How far is Strathcona, MN from Badger, MN?

The driving distance from Strathcona, MN to Badger, MN is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
20.18 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.3 mi
27.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.3 mi
Kilometers
27.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.18 mi
Kilometers
32.47 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Badger
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Strathcona
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strathcona
2026-04-23T10:34
Arrive Badger
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Strathcona
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Greenbush
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Strathcona
10.1 mi
00h 13m
To Badger
10.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 to 30 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strathcona and Badger.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strathcona and Badger.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Avenue

    11 m · 3 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    10.2 mi · 12 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto University Avenue

    1078 ft · 30 sec · University Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strathcona and Badger.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
20 mi · 99%
University Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Street

Turn right onto 1st Street

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenbush
00h 13m from Strathcona
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Strathcona and Light Rain Likely near Badger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strathcona to Badger?

The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Greenbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Strathcona and 10.1 miles from Badger.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:36 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 Chance Light Rain around Strathcona and Light Rain Likely near Badger.

Stop Ideas Near Greenbush

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenbush, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenbush.

RAIL

Grand Forks

111 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strathcona and Badger. Straight-line distance: 17.3 mi (27.84 km).

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#1 Strathcona

Human settlement in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population41
Coordinates48.5538600, -96.1689100
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
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#2 Badger

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population353
Coordinates48.7824800, -96.0144500
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Strathcona (-96.16891, 48.55386)
End: Badger (-96.01445, 48.78248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strathcona and Badger. The current time is 10:34:42.

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.