How far is Scandia, MN from Hugo, MN?
The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Hugo, MN is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scandia and Hugo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and Hugo.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
856 ft · 29 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
8.8 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
35 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1925 ft · 34 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
76 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1444 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Keep slight left to continue on Scanida Trail North
62 m · 3 sec · Scanida Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forest Boulevard North
45 m · 3 sec · Forest Boulevard North
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Exit the roundabout onto Forest Boulevard North
4.1 mi · 6 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forest Boulevard North
37 m · 2 sec · Forest Boulevard North
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Exit the roundabout onto Forest Boulevard North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Keep straight to continue on Forest Boulevard North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Forest Boulevard North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scandia and Hugo.
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.
Scandia Trail North
Turn left onto Scandia Trail North
8.78 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Scandia and Partly Cloudy near Hugo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Hugo?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Forest Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Scandia and 6.5 miles from Hugo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scandia and Partly Cloudy near Hugo.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Lake
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 Forest Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Hugo. Straight-line distance: 11.18 mi (18 km).
#1 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hugo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 15,452 |
| Coordinates | 45.1599700, -92.9932700 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Boulevard North (-92.993251, 45.159932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
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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