How far is Little Falls, MN from Buckman, MN?

The driving distance from Little Falls, MN to Buckman, MN is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
18.02 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.02 mi
22.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.02 mi
Kilometers
22.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.02 mi
Kilometers
29 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckman
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-04-15T06:03
Arrive Buckman
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
10:00 PM CDT
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
Genola
MN

Human settlement in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Little Falls
9 mi
00h 13m
To Buckman
9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and Buckman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Buckman.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    14 m · 3 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway East

    1763 ft · 30 sec · Broadway East

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

    11.7 mi · 18 min · 1st Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 260th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 260th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 93rd Street

    26 m · 2 sec · 93rd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and Buckman.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue Northeast
11.7 mi · 65%
260th Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
Broadway East
0.33 mi · 2%
93rd Street
0.02 mi
1st Street Southeast
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Avenue Northeast

Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genola
00h 13m from Little Falls
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Little Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Buckman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Buckman?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Genola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Little Falls and 9 miles from Buckman.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Little Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Buckman.

Stop Ideas Near Genola

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

68 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Buckman. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.57 km).

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#1 Little Falls

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,706
Coordinates45.9763500, -94.3625000
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
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#2 Buckman

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States

Population746
Coordinates45.8974700, -94.0936000
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Falls (-94.3625, 45.97635)
End: Buckman (-94.0936, 45.89747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.57
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.28 $4.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.39 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $4.86 $3.11 $6.23

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Buckman. The current time is 06:03:23.

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.