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Trip from Cushing, MN to Buckman, MN

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

Drive Time

45m

Distance

34.1 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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Downtown Cushing, MN, MN

Cushing, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Buckman, MN, MN

Buckman, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Cushing, MN to Buckman, MN is 34.1 miles and takes about 45 minutes via US 10, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick connection between these two points. Given the brief travel time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a brief segment within a larger Midwest adventure. You won't need an overnight stay, and the estimated fuel cost is quite modest.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 16.5 mi 18m
1st Avenue Northeast 11 mi 16m
MN 25 5.3 mi 7m
260th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Bison Road 0.2 mi <1m
Bear Road <0.1 mi <1m
93rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Beaver Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 16.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cushing, MN and Buckman, MN.

1

Start on Beaver Road

31 ft · 5 sec · Beaver Road
2

Turn right onto Bear Road

188 ft · 11 sec · Bear Road
3

Turn left onto CR 207

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Bison Road
4

Turn left onto US 10

17 mi · 18 min · US 10
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls
6

Turn left onto MN 27

11 mi · 16 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
7

Turn right onto 260th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 260th Avenue
8

Turn right onto MN 25

5.3 mi · 7 min · MN 25
9

Turn left onto 93rd Street

85 ft · 2 sec · 93rd Street
10

Arrive at destination

93rd Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Elmdale, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elmdale, MN

17 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Elmdale, MN to Buckman, MN

24.5 mi · 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Watab, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elmdale, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 miles from Cushing, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bear Road

Turn right onto Bear Road

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 207 / Bison Road

Turn left onto CR 207 / Bison Road

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 10

Turn left onto US 10

Navigation decision point

5
16.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls

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

Toward MN 27: Pierz, Little Falls
4
28.1 mi into trip | ~36m in | 260th Avenue

Turn right onto 260th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.12 one way

$10.24 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $5.53 $11.06
premium $4.60 $6.18 $12.35
diesel $4.80 $6.44 $12.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.98 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Jun 29, 2026

Origin

Cushing, MN

Morning in Cushing on Sunday

Local time

11:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 to 20 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 29 at 6:02AM CDT until June 29 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 29 at 6:01AM CDT until June 29 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Destination

Buckman, MN

Morning in Buckman on Sunday

Local time

11:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

SE 10 to 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 29 at 6:02AM CDT until June 29 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 29 at 6:01AM CDT until June 29 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

45m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the journey on main roads like US 10 and MN 25. You'll experience a 16.5-mile stretch on US 10 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a highway feel, meaning you can expect relatively smooth travel and higher average speeds for most of the 34.1 miles. While it's not a winding backroad adventure, it provides an efficient connection, minimizing time spent navigating local streets.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and 1st Avenue Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bear Road.

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 45m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Bear Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 207 / Bison Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,269 ft 1,108 ft

Total Climb

234 ft

Total Descent

282 ft

Highest Point

1,269 ft

Elevation Range

161 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Cushing, MN to Buckman, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Falls along the way.

Little Falls

16.7 mi in | ~19m

About the Cities

Starting in Cushing, 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 45m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on US 10. 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 (Bear Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (CR 207 / Bison Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 10): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buckman, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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