Origin
Buckman, MN
Late night in Buckman on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckman, MN
Tom Fisk
Little Falls, MN
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Trip Overview
This short 18.4-mile drive from Buckman to Little Falls in Minnesota is easily manageable in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads and state highways, with a 33% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, and with no designated stops, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous detours. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, it's an ideal option for a quick journey within the Midwest region of Minnesota.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 143rd Street | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| MN 25 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Broadway East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 93rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
143rd Street
— 12.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckman, MN and Little Falls, MN.
1
Start on 93rd Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
93rd Street
2
Turn right onto MN 25
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 25
3
Turn left onto MN 27
12 mi
·
18 min
·
143rd Street
4
Continue on MN 27
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broadway East
5
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
1st Street Southeast
6
Arrive at destination
1st Street Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 25
Turn right onto MN 25
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MN 27 / 143rd Street
Turn left onto MN 27 / 143rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
1st Street Southeast
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Little Falls, MN
Late night in Little Falls on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending local roads with state highway segments. You'll experience about 33% highway driving, offering some opportunities for quicker travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on 143rd Street, allowing for a solid period of consistent travel before transitions. Expect the road to shift from more rural or local feeling roads to the MN 25 and Broadway East segments as you approach Little Falls.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on 143rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 25.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buckman, MN to Little Falls, MN is easy. At 26m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 25): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MN 27 / 143rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Little Falls, MN
Full guide →Little Falls is a city of 9,000 people (2020) in Northwestern Minnesota. Established in 1848, Little Falls is one of the oldest European-American cities in Minnesota. Its main draw is the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park and Historical Site on the Mississippi River.
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 26m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on 143rd Street. 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 (MN 25): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (MN 27 / 143rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Falls, 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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