How far is McIntosh, MN from Crookston, MN?

The driving distance from McIntosh, MN to Crookston, MN is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
36.58 mi
00h 43m
Flight
34.87 mi
56.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.58 mi
Kilometers
58.87 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crookston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in McIntosh
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McIntosh
2026-04-19T11:21
Arrive Crookston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McIntosh
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
Mentor
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From McIntosh
18.3 mi
00h 21m
To Crookston
18.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McIntosh and Crookston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McIntosh and Crookston.

  1. 1

    Start on North State Street

    5 m · 3 sec · North State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street

    101 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Cleveland Avenue

    858 ft · 26 sec · Southwest Cleveland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Robert Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McIntosh and Crookston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Cleveland Avenue
0.16 mi
Northwest 1st Street
0.06 mi
North State Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

36.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mentor
00h 21m from McIntosh
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McIntosh and Sunny near Crookston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McIntosh to Crookston?

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Mentor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from McIntosh and 18.3 miles from Crookston.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McIntosh and Sunny near Crookston.

Stop Ideas Near Mentor

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

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

RAIL

Grand Forks

76 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

100 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Fargo

103 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McIntosh and Crookston. Straight-line distance: 34.87 mi (56.12 km).

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#1 McIntosh

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

Population596
Coordinates47.6369100, -95.8864200
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Crookston

#2 Crookston

City in Minnesota, United States

Population419
Coordinates47.7741400, -96.6081200
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: McIntosh (-95.88642, 47.63691)
End: Crookston (-96.60812, 47.77414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.39 $5.67 $11.33
Diesel $4.86 $6.27 $12.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McIntosh and Crookston. The current time is 11:21:24.

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.