How far is Hinckley, MN from Pine City, MN?

The driving distance from Hinckley, MN to Pine City, MN is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.16 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.86 mi
20.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.86 mi
Kilometers
20.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.16 mi
Kilometers
22.79 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM CDT
Return by in Hinckley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinckley
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hinckley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Hinckley
7.1 mi
00h 09m
To Pine City
7.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hinckley and Pine City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hinckley and Pine City.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 61

    16 m · 8 sec · County Highway 61

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fire Monument Road

    2715 ft · 58 sec · Fire Monument Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    981 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11, I 35 Business

    1882 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway 11

    84 m · 6 sec · County Highway 11

  7. 7

    Continue on Henriette Road Northwest

    1977 ft · 42 sec · Henriette Road Northwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61

    1319 ft · 28 sec · County Highway 61

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinckley and Pine City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
11.4 mi · 80%
Main Street North
1.12 mi · 8%
Fire Monument Road
0.51 mi · 4%
Henriette Road Northwest
0.37 mi · 3%
CR 11
0.36 mi · 3%
County Highway 61
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
00h 09m from Hinckley
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hinckley and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hinckley to Pine City?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Hinckley and 7.1 miles from Pine City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinckley and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mission Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission Creek.

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinckley and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 km).

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#1 Hinckley

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

Population812
Coordinates46.0113400, -92.9443700
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Pine City

#2 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Hinckley (-92.94437, 46.01134)
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.57
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.78 $3.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.39 $2.20 $4.39
Diesel $4.86 $2.43 $4.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinckley and Pine City. The current time is 10:13:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.