How far is Pine City, MN from Rock Creek, MN?
The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Rock Creek, MN is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Rock 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 · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street South
2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 70: Rock Creek, Grantsburg
1406 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 70
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 70
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Turn right onto Forest Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Forest Boulevard
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Turn right onto 558 Street
147 m · 21 sec · 558 Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 558 Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City and Rock 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 South
Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 00h 04m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rock Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Rock Creek?
The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Rush City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Pine City and 1.5 miles from Rock Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rock Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Rush City
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 Rush City.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.64 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 Rock Creek
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,658 |
| Coordinates | 45.7574600, -92.9624300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: 558 Street (-92.962282, 45.757539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.71 | $1.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.88 | $1.75 |
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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