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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on T-181
1394 ft · 1 min · T-181
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 61
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Take the exit left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11, I 35 Business
1882 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 11
84 m · 6 sec · County Highway 11
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Continue on Henriette Road Northwest
1977 ft · 42 sec · Henriette Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61
1319 ft · 28 sec · County Highway 61
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Continue on Main Street North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast
65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brook Park.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Creek and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 km).
#1 Mission Creek
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 628 |
| Coordinates | 45.9702300, -92.9499300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine City
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 45.8260700, -92.9685400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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