Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Lake Bronson, MN
Tom Fisk
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Deerwood, MN and Lake Bronson, MN.
Start on 110th Street
Continue on 270th Avenue
Turn right onto MN 11
Turn left onto US 59
Continue on US 59
Turn right onto CR 28
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto MN 11
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 59 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 28 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.95 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Deerwood on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Lake Bronson on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
72 ft
Highest Point
1,035 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
72 ft
Founded 1882
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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