How far is Malung, MN from Badger, MN?

The driving distance from Malung, MN to Badger, MN is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
19.86 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.24 mi
21.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.24 mi
Kilometers
21.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.86 mi
Kilometers
31.96 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Badger
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Malung
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malung
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Badger
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Roseau
MN

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

From Malung
9.9 mi
00h 14m
To Badger
9.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Malung and Badger.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Malung and Badger.

  1. 1

    Start on Malung Street

    41 m · 7 sec · Malung Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 21

    1667 ft · 1 min · County Road 21

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 2

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 2

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 89

    4.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 89

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northwest

    676 ft · 19 sec · 5th Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.6 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on 310th Street

    11.8 mi · 14 min · 310th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1078 ft · 30 sec · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malung and Badger.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
310th Street
11.8 mi · 59%
State Highway 89
4.37 mi · 22%
County Road 2
2.06 mi · 10%
3rd Street Northwest
0.99 mi · 5%
County Road 21
0.32 mi · 2%
University Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

310th Street

Continue on 310th Street

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseau
00h 14m from Malung
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Malung and Light Rain Likely near Badger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Malung to Badger?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Roseau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Malung and 9.9 miles from Badger.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Malung and Light Rain Likely near Badger.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malung and Badger. Straight-line distance: 13.24 mi (21.3 km).

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#1 Malung

Human settlement in United States of America

Population408
Coordinates48.7724800, -95.7241500
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
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#2 Badger

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population353
Coordinates48.7824800, -96.0144500
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Malung (-95.72415, 48.77248)
End: Badger (-96.01445, 48.78248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$5.00
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.50 $5.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.74 $5.49
Premium $4.39 $3.07 $6.15
Diesel $4.86 $3.40 $6.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Malung and Badger. The current time is 10:35:01.

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.