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Trip from Barnum, MN to Scanlon, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

20.5 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Barnum, MN, MN

Barnum, MN

Max Kladitin

Trip Overview

Barnum to Scanlon is 20.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 35 and MN 45, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward and quick trip. It’s ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently with minimal fuss. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, leaving you plenty of time for activities at your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 18.4 mi 19m
Main Street 0.8 mi 2m
MN 45 0.4 mi <1m
County Highway 45 South 0.3 mi <1m
Washington Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Carlton Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 18.4 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnum, MN and Scanlon, MN.

1

Start on CR 52

144 ft · 9 sec · Carlton Street
2

Turn left onto CR 6

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
4

Merge onto I 35

18 mi · 19 min · I 35
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward MN 45, CR 45: Scanlon, Cloquet
6

Turn right onto MN 45; CR 61

0.4 mi · 40 sec · MN 45; CR 61
7

Continue on CR 45

0.3 mi · 56 sec · County Highway 45 South
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto CR 16

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

CR 16

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 6 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 6 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Duluth

Navigation decision point

Toward I 35 North: Duluth
3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 35

Merge onto I 35

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
19.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward MN 45, CR 45: Scanlon, Cloquet

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MN 45, CR 45: Scanlon, Cloquet
6
20.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | CR 16 / Washington Avenue

Turn left onto CR 16 / Washington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.45 one way

$6.90 round trip

$4.28/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.75 $3.83 $7.66
premium $5.29 $4.27 $8.53
diesel $6.18 $4.99 $9.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.15 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Barnum, MN

Night in Barnum on Sunday

Local time

9:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Sunny

N 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:19PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Destination

Scanlon, MN

Night in Scanlon on Sunday

Local time

9:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Sunny

NW 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:19PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:25PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 93% of the 20.5 miles on roads like I 35. You'll experience a longest stretch of 18.4 miles on I 35 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect the feel of cruising on a major interstate for most of your travel time. The transition to Main Street and MN 45 will signal the shift from highway speeds to more typical town driving.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 6 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 6 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,203 ft 1,104 ft

Total Climb

246 ft

Total Descent

147 ft

Highest Point

1,203 ft

~20.5 mi in

Elevation Range

99 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Barnum, MN and Scanlon, MN, road signs point toward Cr 45: Scanlon and Cloquet.

Cr 45: Scanlon

19.4 mi in | ~22m

Cloquet

19.4 mi in | ~22m

About the Cities

Arriving in Scanlon, MN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 6 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scanlon, MN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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