How far is Pine City, MN from Finlayson, MN?
The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Finlayson, MN is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Pine County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine City and Finlayson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Finlayson.
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Start on Railroad Street Southeast
65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
126 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street South
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Continue on County Highway 61
1319 ft · 32 sec · County Highway 61
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Turn left onto Henriette Road Northwest
1556 ft · 32 sec · Henriette Road Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Duluth
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
1156 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
2738 ft · 57 sec · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61
64 m · 4 sec · County Highway 61
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Continue on State Highway 18
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on State Highway 18
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 18
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Turn left onto Front Street
25 m · 2 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City and Finlayson.
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 North
Merge slight left
23.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Pine City and Sunny near Finlayson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Finlayson?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Pine City and 15.2 miles from Finlayson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine City and Sunny near Finlayson.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Finlayson. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 km).
#1 Pine City
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 45.8260700, -92.9685400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Finlayson
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 452 |
| Coordinates | 46.2016100, -92.9160300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-92.91614, 46.201619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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