How far is Wealthwood, MN from McGrath, MN?

The driving distance from Wealthwood, MN to McGrath, MN is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.51 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.11 mi
32.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.11 mi
Kilometers
32.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.51 mi
Kilometers
42.66 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McGrath
Thu, Nov 5, 4:19 AM CST
Return by in Wealthwood
Thu, Nov 5, 4:55 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wealthwood
2026-11-05T03:44
Arrive McGrath
Thu, Nov 5, 4:19 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wealthwood
10:00 PM CST
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
Malmo
MN

Township in Minnesota, USA

From Wealthwood
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To McGrath
13.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 5 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 to 30 mph N
Destination
43°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 5 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wealthwood and McGrath.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wealthwood and McGrath.

  1. 1

    Start on 385th Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · 385th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 18

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 18

  3. 3

    Continue on 220th Street

    12.4 mi · 17 min · 220th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    14 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wealthwood and McGrath.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
220th Street
12.4 mi · 47%
State Highway 18
7.49 mi · 28%
State Highway 65
6.62 mi · 25%
385th Avenue
0.01 mi
South 1st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

220th Street

Continue on 220th Street

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malmo
00h 17m from Wealthwood
Leave By
7:18 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wealthwood 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 Wealthwood to McGrath?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Malmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Wealthwood and 13.3 miles from McGrath.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wealthwood and Mostly Cloudy near McGrath.

Stop Ideas Near Malmo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Malmo, 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 Malmo.

RAIL

St. Cloud

98 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

98 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

117 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wealthwood and McGrath. Straight-line distance: 20.11 mi (32.36 km).

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#1 Wealthwood

Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota

Population264
Coordinates46.3630100, -93.6541400
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
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#2 McGrath

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

Population73
Coordinates46.2399500, -93.2724500
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Wealthwood (-93.65414, 46.36301)
End: McGrath (-93.27245, 46.23995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.63
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $3.81 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.53 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $5.07 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.15 $5.78 $11.56

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 · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Wealthwood and McGrath. The current time is 03:44:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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