How far is Rush City, MN from Hinckley, MN?
The driving distance from Rush City, MN to Hinckley, MN is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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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 Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush City and Hinckley.
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Start on South Eliot Avenue
85 m · 14 sec · South Eliot Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Duluth
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 48, CR 61: Hinckley
1084 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Fire Monument Road
3258 ft · 1 min · Fire Monument Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61
16 m · 1 sec · County Highway 61
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 61
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rush City and Hinckley.
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
22.7 mi · 00h 24m
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 Rush City and Clear near Hinckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rush City to Hinckley?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Rush City and 12.4 miles from Hinckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rush City and Clear near Hinckley.
Stop Ideas Near Pine 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 Pine City.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rush City and Hinckley. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.27 km).
#1 Rush City
City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 45.6855100, -92.9654900 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinckley
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 812 |
| Coordinates | 46.0113400, -92.9443700 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinckley (-92.94437, 46.01134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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