How far is Kimberly, MN from Balsam, MN?
The driving distance from Kimberly, MN to Balsam, MN is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kimberly and Balsam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly and Balsam.
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Start on Nature Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Nature Avenue
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Continue on Nature Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Nature Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
7.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210
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Continue on West Highway 210
704 ft · 16 sec · West Highway 210
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
7.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
9.4 mi · 13 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Kestrel Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Kestrel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kestrel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberly and Balsam.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lake Avenue
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
9.37 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kimberly and Mostly Cloudy near Balsam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kimberly to Balsam?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
McGregor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Kimberly and 14.6 miles from Balsam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kimberly and Mostly Cloudy near Balsam.
Stop Ideas Near McGregor
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 McGregor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kimberly and Balsam. Straight-line distance: 21.17 mi (34.07 km).
#1 Kimberly
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 198 |
| Coordinates | 46.5607900, -93.4663500 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Balsam
Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota
| Population | 558 |
| Coordinates | 46.7810600, -93.1560500 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kestrel Avenue (-93.15605, 46.781054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.06 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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