How far is Tamarack, MN from McGrath, MN?
The driving distance from Tamarack, MN to McGrath, MN is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tamarack and McGrath.
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Start on Tamarack Boulevard East
2906 ft · 41 sec · Tamarack Boulevard East
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Continue on State Highway 210
7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
26.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 65
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
14 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamarack and McGrath.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 65
Turn left onto State Highway 65
26.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tamarack and Mostly Cloudy near McGrath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tamarack to McGrath?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
McGregor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Tamarack and 17.3 miles from McGrath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tamarack and Mostly Cloudy near McGrath.
Stop Ideas Near McGregor
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 McGregor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tamarack and McGrath. Straight-line distance: 28.79 mi (46.33 km).
#1 Tamarack
City in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 94 |
| Coordinates | 46.6443900, -93.1271600 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McGrath
Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 73 |
| Coordinates | 46.2399500, -93.2724500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: McGrath (-93.27245, 46.23995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.06 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
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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