How far is Kimberly, MN from Hill City, MN?

The driving distance from Kimberly, MN to Hill City, MN is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.33 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.53 mi
49.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.53 mi
Kilometers
49.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.08 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hill City
Thu, Nov 5, 6:06 AM CST
Return by in Kimberly
Thu, Nov 5, 6:47 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-11-05T05:25
Arrive Hill City
Thu, Nov 5, 6:06 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Waukenabo
MN

Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota

From Kimberly
18.6 mi
00h 20m
To Hill City
18.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 5 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
41°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 5 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kimberly and Hill City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly and Hill City.

  1. 1

    Start on Nature Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Nature Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Nature Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Nature Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 210

    6.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 210

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Voyageur Highway

    26.5 mi · 33 min · Voyageur Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    93 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway

    2719 ft · 1 min · Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberly and Hill City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Voyageur Highway
27 mi · 72%
State Highway 210
6.55 mi · 18%
Nature Avenue
3.73 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Voyageur Highway

Turn right onto Voyageur Highway

26.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waukenabo
00h 20m from Kimberly
Leave By
7:08 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kimberly and Mostly Cloudy near Hill City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kimberly to Hill City?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Waukenabo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Kimberly and 18.7 miles from Hill City.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kimberly and Mostly Cloudy near Hill City.

Stop Ideas Near Waukenabo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waukenabo, 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 Waukenabo.

RAIL

Staples

101 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

113 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

116 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberly and Hill City. Straight-line distance: 30.53 mi (49.13 km).

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#1 Kimberly

Human settlement in United States of America

Population198
Coordinates46.5607900, -93.4663500
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hill City

City in Minnesota, United States

Population585
Coordinates46.9932800, -93.5985600
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Start: Nature Avenue (-93.466089, 46.560635)
End: US 169 (-93.598539, 46.99328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.53 $5.97 $11.95
Premium $5.07 $6.69 $13.37
Diesel $6.15 $8.12 $16.23

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 · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberly and Hill City. The current time is 05:25:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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