How far is Red Rock, MN from Tofte, MN?

The driving distance from Red Rock, MN to Tofte, MN is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.2 mi
01h 14m
Flight
56.35 mi
90.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.35 mi
Kilometers
90.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.2 mi
Kilometers
93.66 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tofte
Sat, Apr 18, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Red Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Rock
2026-04-18T03:13
Arrive Tofte
Sat, Apr 18, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Rock
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grand Marais
MN

City in Minnesota, U.

From Red Rock
29 mi
00h 37m
To Tofte
29.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Red Rock Weather
MN
Live fallback forecast
34°F
Saturday
Using Jordan as the closest live forecast in the Minnesota weather hub.

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
35°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Rock and Tofte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Rock and Tofte.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    71 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Rock and Tofte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

58.2 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Marais
00h 37m from Red Rock
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy leaving Red Rock and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny near Tofte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Rock to Tofte?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grand Marais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Red Rock and 29.1 miles from Tofte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy around Red Rock and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny near Tofte.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Rock and Tofte. Straight-line distance: 56.35 mi (90.69 km).

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#1 Red Rock

Township in Mower County, Minnesota

Population752
Coordinates47.9207200, -89.7384300
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tofte

Township in Cook County, Minnesota

Population267
Coordinates47.5737900, -90.8362600
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Rock (-89.73843, 47.92072)
End: Tofte (-90.83626, 47.57379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.39 $9.00 $18.01
Diesel $4.86 $9.97 $19.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Rock and Tofte. The current time is 03:13:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.