How far is Scandia, MN from Oakdale, MN?
The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Oakdale, MN is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scandia and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and Oakdale.
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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
4.2 mi · 6 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn left onto Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North
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Continue on Manning Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Manning Avenue North
36 m · 2 sec · Manning Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Manning Avenue North
1.5 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North
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Turn right onto 75th Street North
1.6 km · 3 min · 75th Street North
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Turn left onto Lake Elmo Avenue North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lake Elmo Avenue North
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South
1290 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 10: 10th Street North
1451 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street North
1990 ft · 53 sec · 10th Street North
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Continue on 10th Street North
654 ft · 21 sec · 10th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scandia and Oakdale.
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.
Manning Trail North
Turn left onto Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain leaving Scandia and Rain Showers Likely near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Scandia and 21.9 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Scandia and Rain Showers Likely near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Grant
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 Grant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.64 km).
#1 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 27,773 |
| Coordinates | 44.9630200, -92.9649400 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street North (-92.964939, 44.963153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.25 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
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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