How far is Madelia, MN from Darfur, MN?
The driving distance from Madelia, MN to Darfur, MN is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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
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City in and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madelia and Darfur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madelia and Darfur.
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Start on West Main Street
99 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Benzel Avenue Southwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Benzel Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Hammond Highway
9.6 mi · 13 min · Hammond Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 740th Avenue
3148 ft · 53 sec · 740th Avenue
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Continue on 345th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 345th Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue South
1895 ft · 59 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn sharp right onto 11th Street South
1734 ft · 53 sec · 11th Street South
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue North
2683 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Armstrong Boulevard North
607 ft · 22 sec · Armstrong Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue North
2334 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue North
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Continue on Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto North Adrian Street
88 m · 13 sec · North Adrian Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Adrian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madelia and Darfur.
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.
Longest stretch
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9.88 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 Madelia and Mostly Cloudy near Darfur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madelia to Darfur?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Madelia and 8.8 miles from Darfur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Madelia and Mostly Cloudy near Darfur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madelia and Darfur. Straight-line distance: 20.84 mi (33.54 km).
#1 Madelia
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the Watonwan River
| Population | 328 |
| Coordinates | 44.0507900, -94.4183000 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darfur
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 102 |
| Coordinates | 44.0513500, -94.8380400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Adrian Street (-94.837997, 44.05135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.03 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
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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