How far is Mahtomedi, MN from Scandia, MN?
The driving distance from Mahtomedi, MN to Scandia, MN is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahtomedi and Scandia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahtomedi and Scandia.
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Start on Griffin Avenue
131 m · 24 sec · Griffin Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Street
830 ft · 38 sec · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mahtomedi Avenue
2938 ft · 1 min · Mahtomedi Avenue
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Continue on Dellwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Dellwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dellwood Road North
104 m · 7 sec · Dellwood Road North
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1726 ft · 38 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Avenue
3012 ft · 2 min · Northwest Avenue
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Turn left onto Buffalo Street
584 ft · 24 sec · Buffalo Street
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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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 Mahtomedi 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mahtomedi 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 Mahtomedi to Scandia?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 11.9 miles from Mahtomedi and 11.9 miles from Scandia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mahtomedi 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 Mahtomedi and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 14.56 mi (23.43 km).
#1 Mahtomedi
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,276 |
| Coordinates | 45.0696900, -92.9516000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.57 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
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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