How far is Scandia, MN from Cottage Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, MN is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scandia and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and Cottage Grove.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
856 ft · 24 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn right onto Scandia Trail North
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto St Croix Trail North
13.8 mi · 20 min · St Croix Trail North
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Continue on Main Street North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Continue on 3rd Street North
2804 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street North
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Keep slight right to continue on Minnesota Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Street South
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 19: Woodbury Drive, Keats Avenue
2139 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Keats Avenue North
103 m · 14 sec · Keats Avenue North
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Continue on Woodbury Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Woodbury Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbury Drive
33 m · 2 sec · Woodbury Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodbury Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbury Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Woodbury Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Woodbury Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbury Drive
34 m · 2 sec · Woodbury Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Woodbury Drive
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Continue on Keats Avenue South
1.6 km · 1 min · Keats Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Keats Avenue South
41 m · 3 sec · Keats Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Keats Avenue South
1.6 km · 1 min · Keats Avenue South
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Turn right onto 80th Street South
1.8 mi · 3 min · 80th Street South
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Turn left onto Hyde Avenue South
1512 ft · 1 min · Hyde Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hyde Avenue South
1034 ft · 45 sec · Hyde Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hyde Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scandia and Cottage Grove.
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.
St Croix Trail North
Turn right onto St Croix Trail North
13.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Scandia and Chance Rain Showers near Cottage Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Bayport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Scandia and 19.8 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scandia and Chance Rain Showers near Cottage Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Bayport
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 Bayport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 30.19 mi (48.58 km).
#1 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 38,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.8277400, -92.9438200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyde Avenue South (-92.944004, 44.827793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
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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