How far is Silver Creek, MN from Winter, MN?
The driving distance from Silver Creek, MN to Winter, MN is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Creek and Winter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Creek and Winter.
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Start on Highway 3
2845 ft · 1 min · Highway 3
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Turn right onto Gun Club Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gun Club Road
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Continue on Gun Club Road
2 mi · 5 min · Gun Club Road
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Turn right onto Highway 2
20.4 mi · 36 min · Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto National Forest Hwy 11
2 mi · 4 min · National Forest Hwy 11
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Turn sharp left onto Stony River Forest Road
12.4 mi · 48 min · Stony River Forest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stony River Forest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Creek and Winter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 2
Turn right onto Highway 2
20.4 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Creek and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Winter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Creek to Winter?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Silver Creek and 19.4 miles from Winter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny around Silver Creek and Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny near Winter.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Creek and Winter. Straight-line distance: 29.12 mi (46.86 km).
#1 Silver Creek
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 47.1124300, -91.6012900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winter
Winter is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5271400, -91.4904400 |
| Altitude | 592 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winter (-91.49044, 47.52714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
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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