How far is Rock Creek, MN from Bruno, MN?

The driving distance from Rock Creek, MN to Bruno, MN is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.11 mi
00h 57m
Flight
38.77 mi
62.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.77 mi
Kilometers
62.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.11 mi
Kilometers
70.99 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bruno
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Rock Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Creek
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Bruno
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Creek
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
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Rock Creek
22.1 mi
00h 28m
To Bruno
22.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Creek and Bruno.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Bruno.

  1. 1

    Start on 558 Street

    147 m · 27 sec · 558 Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Forest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 35 North: Duluth

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov

    1156 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

    12.3 mi · 22 min · Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    76 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Creek and Bruno.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
29.7 mi · 67%
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
12.3 mi · 28%
Forest Boulevard
0.73 mi · 2%
MN 18
0.22 mi
558 Street
0.09 mi
Main Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
00h 28m from Rock Creek
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Sunny near Bruno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Bruno?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Rock Creek and 22.1 miles from Bruno.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Creek and Sunny near Bruno.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hinckley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hinckley.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Creek and Bruno. Straight-line distance: 38.77 mi (62.4 km).

Rock Creek

#1 Rock Creek

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,658
Coordinates45.7574600, -92.9624300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Bruno

#2 Bruno

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

Population179
Coordinates46.2791100, -92.6643600
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Creek (-92.96243, 45.75746)
End: Bruno (-92.66436, 46.27911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $5.57
Round trip
$11.14
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.57 $11.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.39 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $4.86 $7.59 $15.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Creek and Bruno. The current time is 23:06:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.