Origin
Cushing, MN
Late night in Cushing on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cushing, MN to Buckman, 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
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
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.
Cushing, MN
Tom Fisk
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 85 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
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Buckman, MN
Late night in Buckman on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Little Falls, MN
17 mi in
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
4 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
45m 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?
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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