How far is Pine City, MN from Sturgeon Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Sturgeon Lake, MN is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine City and Sturgeon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Sturgeon Lake.
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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
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 43: Willow River, Bruno
1191 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Highway 61
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Highway 61
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Continue on County Hwy 61 (Old US Hwy 61)
2191 ft · 38 sec · County Hwy 61 (Old US Hwy 61)
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City and Sturgeon Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
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 Pine City and Light Rain Likely near Sturgeon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine City to Sturgeon Lake?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Pine City and 20.6 miles from Sturgeon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pine City and Light Rain Likely near Sturgeon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
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 Sandstone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Sturgeon Lake. Straight-line distance: 38.97 mi (62.71 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 Sturgeon Lake
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 478 |
| Coordinates | 46.3810600, -92.8238100 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-92.823548, 46.380887)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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