How far is Pine City, MN from Mission Creek, MN?
The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Mission Creek, MN is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine City and Mission Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Mission Creek.
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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
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West, CR 61: Mora
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto T-181
1394 ft · 1 min · T-181
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · T-181
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City and Mission Creek.
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
8.57 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.
Sunny leaving Pine City and Sunny near Mission Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Mission Creek?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 5.9 miles from Pine City and 5.9 miles from Mission Creek.
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 1.8 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine City and Sunny near Mission Creek.
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 Pine City and Mission Creek. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.09 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 Mission Creek
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 628 |
| Coordinates | 45.9702300, -92.9499300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: T-181 (-92.949767, 45.970221)
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 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
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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