How far is Sturgeon Lake, MN from Pine City, MN?
The driving distance from Sturgeon Lake, MN to Pine City, MN is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgeon Lake and Pine City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgeon Lake and Pine City.
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Start on Main Street
94 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Hwy 61 (Old US Hwy 61)
1882 ft · 29 sec · County Hwy 61 (Old US Hwy 61)
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Continue on County Highway 61 (Old US Hwy 61)
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Highway 61 (Old US Hwy 61)
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Turn left
2849 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11, I 35 Business
1882 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 11
84 m · 6 sec · County Highway 11
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Continue on Henriette Road Northwest
1977 ft · 42 sec · Henriette Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 61
1319 ft · 28 sec · County Highway 61
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Continue on Main Street North
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast
65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgeon Lake and Pine City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
33.5 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Sturgeon Lake and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgeon Lake to Pine City?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Sturgeon Lake and 20.6 miles from Pine City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Sturgeon Lake and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
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 Sandstone.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgeon Lake and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 38.97 mi (62.71 km).
#1 Sturgeon Lake
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
| Population | 478 |
| Coordinates | 46.3810600, -92.8238100 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine City
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 45.8260700, -92.9685400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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