How far is Mission Creek, MN from Pine City, MN?

The driving distance from Mission Creek, MN to Pine City, MN is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
11.94 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10 mi
16.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10 mi
Kilometers
16.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.22 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Mission Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission Creek
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Pine City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mission Creek
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
Brook Park
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

From Mission Creek
6 mi
00h 08m
To Pine City
6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Creek and Pine City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission Creek and Pine City.

  1. 1

    Start on T-181

    1394 ft · 1 min · T-181

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 61

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    901 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11, I 35 Business

    1882 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway 11

    84 m · 6 sec · County Highway 11

  7. 7

    Continue on Henriette Road Northwest

    1977 ft · 42 sec · Henriette Road Northwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61

    1319 ft · 28 sec · County Highway 61

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission Creek and Pine City.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
8.65 mi · 72%
Main Street North
1.12 mi · 9%
County Highway 61
1.01 mi · 8%
Henriette Road Northwest
0.37 mi · 3%
CR 11
0.36 mi · 3%
T-181
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

8.48 mi · 00h 09m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brook Park
00h 08m from Mission Creek
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Mission Creek and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mission Creek to Pine City?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Brook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Mission Creek and 6 miles from Pine City.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mission Creek and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.

Stop Ideas Near Brook Park

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

110 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

117 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission Creek and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).

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#1 Mission Creek

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

Population628
Coordinates45.9702300, -92.9499300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Pine City

#2 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: Mission Creek (-92.94993, 45.97023)
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.65 $3.29
Premium $4.39 $1.84 $3.69
Diesel $4.86 $2.04 $4.09

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 Mission Creek and Pine City. The current time is 10:13:46.

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.