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Trip from Deerwood, MN to Lake Bronson, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 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 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

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Downtown Deerwood, MN, MN

Deerwood, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Lake Bronson, MN, MN

Lake Bronson, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Deerwood to Lake Bronson is 17.5 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Main Street and MN 11, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest trip stays within Minnesota, offering a local driving experience. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick excursion or an add-on to a larger regional journey. You'll find this route practical for a day trip, requiring minimal planning and time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 12.7 mi 19m
MN 11 3 mi 4m
270th Avenue 1 mi 3m
State Street 0.4 mi <1m
110th Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 12.7 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deerwood, MN and Lake Bronson, MN.

1

Start on 110th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 110th Street
2

Continue on 270th Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · 270th Avenue
3

Turn right onto MN 11

3.0 mi · 4 min · MN 11
4

Turn left onto US 59

12 mi · 18 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 59

0.4 mi · 35 sec · State Street
6

Turn right onto CR 28

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
7

Arrive at destination

CR 28

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | MN 11

Turn right onto MN 11

Navigation decision point

3
4.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 59 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 59 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
17.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | CR 28 / Main Street

Turn right onto CR 28 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.63 one way

$5.26 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $2.84 $5.68
premium $4.60 $3.17 $6.34
diesel $4.80 $3.30 $6.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

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.

Forecast as of Jul 21, 2026

Origin

Deerwood, MN

Afternoon in Deerwood on Tuesday

Local time

2:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Clear

NNW 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:27AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:14AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Lake Bronson, MN

Afternoon in Lake Bronson on Tuesday

Local time

2:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

NNW 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:27AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:14AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

2 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

29m 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 route presents a turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of local roads, starting on Main Street and transitioning to MN 11 and 270th Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 12.7 miles on Main Street, meaning you'll be navigating turns and local traffic for much of the 29-minute drive. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to road changes and directions.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near MN 11.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Deerwood, MN to Lake Bronson, MN is easy. At 29m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (MN 11): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 59 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (CR 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,035 ft 963 ft

Total Climb

37 ft

Total Descent

72 ft

Highest Point

1,035 ft

~5 mi in

Elevation Range

72 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Deerwood, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1882

Arriving in Lake Bronson, 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 29m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on Main 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: at 1.3 miles (MN 11): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 59 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (CR 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Bronson, 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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