How far is Hugo, MN from Scandia, MN?
The driving distance from Hugo, MN to Scandia, MN is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hugo and Scandia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hugo and Scandia.
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Start on Forest Boulevard North
2.6 mi · 4 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forest Boulevard North
37 m · 2 sec · Forest Boulevard North
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Exit the roundabout onto Forest Boulevard North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
38 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1400 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Continue on Scandia Trail North
2125 ft · 37 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
8.5 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto Oakhill Road North
1597 ft · 49 sec · Oakhill Road North
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Turn left onto Olinda Trail North
51 m · 7 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hugo and Scandia.
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.
Scandia Trail North
Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
8.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hugo and Partly Cloudy near Scandia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hugo to Scandia?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Forest Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Hugo and 8.1 miles from Scandia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hugo and Partly Cloudy near Scandia.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hugo and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 11.18 mi (18 km).
#1 Hugo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 15,452 |
| Coordinates | 45.1599700, -92.9932700 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scandia (-92.80577, 45.25358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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