How far is Pine City, MN from Hinckley, MN?
The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Hinckley, MN is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine City and Hinckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Hinckley.
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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
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 48, CR 61: Hinckley
1084 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Fire Monument Road
3258 ft · 1 min · Fire Monument Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61
16 m · 1 sec · County Highway 61
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 61
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City and Hinckley.
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
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
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 Hinckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Hinckley?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 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?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Pine City and 7.1 miles from Hinckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine City and Sunny near Hinckley.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
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 Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
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Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Hinckley. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 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 Hinckley
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 812 |
| Coordinates | 46.0113400, -92.9443700 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway 61 (-92.943619, 46.011242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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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