How far is Schroeder, MN from Tofte, MN?

The driving distance from Schroeder, MN to Tofte, MN is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.41 mi
00h 05m
Flight
3.29 mi
5.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.29 mi
Kilometers
5.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.41 mi
Kilometers
5.48 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tofte
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM CDT
Return by in Schroeder
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schroeder
2026-04-18T03:12
Arrive Tofte
Sat, Apr 18, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schroeder
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lutsen
MN

Township in Cook County, Minnesota

From Schroeder
1.7 mi
00h 02m
To Tofte
1.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
35°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Schroeder and Tofte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schroeder and Tofte.

  1. 1

    Start on Baraga Cross Road

    763 ft · 36 sec · Baraga Cross Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 61

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 61

  3. 3

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schroeder and Tofte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 61
3.22 mi · 94%
Baraga Cross Road
0.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 61

Turn right onto Highway 61

3.22 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.1 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lutsen
00h 02m from Schroeder
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Schroeder and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny near Tofte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schroeder to Tofte?

The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?

Lutsen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Schroeder and 1.7 miles from Tofte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.43 one way or $0.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Schroeder and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny near Tofte.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schroeder and Tofte. Straight-line distance: 3.29 mi (5.3 km).

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#1 Schroeder

Unincorporated community in Cook County, Minnesota

Population216
Coordinates47.5443500, -90.8918200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tofte

Township in Cook County, Minnesota

Population267
Coordinates47.5737900, -90.8362600
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Schroeder (-90.89182, 47.54435)
End: Tofte (-90.83626, 47.57379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.45 L · about $0.43
Round trip
$0.86
0.24 gal · 0.9 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $0.43 $0.86
Mid-grade $3.92 $0.47 $0.94
Premium $4.39 $0.53 $1.05
Diesel $4.86 $0.58 $1.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Schroeder and Tofte. The current time is 03:12:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.