How far is Scanlon, MN from Barnum, MN?
The driving distance from Scanlon, MN to Barnum, MN is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Carlton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scanlon and Barnum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scanlon and Barnum.
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Start on Washington Avenue
1010 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 45 South
1827 ft · 51 sec · County Highway 45 South
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Continue on Highway 45
1001 ft · 26 sec · Highway 45
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Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
814 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 6: Barnum
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Carlton Street
44 m · 4 sec · Carlton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carlton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scanlon and Barnum.
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 South
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Showers Likely leaving Scanlon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Barnum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scanlon to Barnum?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Scanlon and 10.1 miles from Barnum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scanlon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Barnum.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scanlon and Barnum. Straight-line distance: 18.72 mi (30.13 km).
#1 Scanlon
City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 945 |
| Coordinates | 46.7066100, -92.4282500 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnum
Township in Carlton County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 46.5030000, -92.6885300 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlton Street (-92.688788, 46.502999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
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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