Origin
Darfur, MN
Morning in Darfur on Tuesday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darfur, MN to Madelia, 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
40m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Darfur, MN
Abubakar Ogaji
Madelia, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This short 28.2-mile drive from Darfur, MN, to Madelia, MN, is easily manageable in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate mainly local roads, with no highway driving, indicated by a 0% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, reflecting the short distance. This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a varied local driving experience rather than a monotonous stretch. Given its brevity, you can comfortably complete this journey within a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Hammond Highway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| 345th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Benzel Avenue Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| 740th Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darfur, MN and Madelia, MN.
1
Start on North Adrian Street
288 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Adrian Street
2
Turn left onto MN 30
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto MN 4; MN 30
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway
4
Continue on MN 4; MN 30
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue North
5
Turn right onto MN 4; MN 30
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Armstrong Boulevard North
6
Turn left onto CR 54
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue North
7
At end of road, turn right onto CR 54
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
11th Street North
8
Turn sharp left onto CR 27
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
1st Avenue South
9
Continue on CR 27
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
345th Street
10
Continue on CR 27; CR 13
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
740th Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 13
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
County Highway 13
12
Continue on CR 13
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Hammond Highway
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 9
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Benzel Avenue Southwest
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 9
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Benzel Avenue Southwest
15
Turn right onto CR 3
324 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 30 / 1st Avenue
Turn left onto MN 30 / 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MN 4; MN 30 / Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway
Turn right onto MN 4; MN 30 / Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 54 / 11th Street North
At end of road, turn right onto CR 54 / 11th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 27 / 1st Avenue South
Turn sharp left onto CR 27 / 1st Avenue South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 13 / County Highway 13
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 13 / County Highway 13
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Madelia, MN
Morning in Madelia on Tuesday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
21 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
40m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.9 miles along 1st Avenue. You'll primarily be on 1st Avenue, Hammond Highway, and Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway. This driving profile suggests a route that requires your attention due to frequent changes in direction, rather than long periods of steady cruising. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the local Minnesota landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on 1st Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 30 / 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 30 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (MN 4; MN 30 / Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (CR 54 / 11th Street North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on 1st Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Madelia, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (MN 30 / 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (MN 4; MN 30 / Richard J. Mathiowetz Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (CR 54 / 11th Street North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madelia, 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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