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Trip from Fertile, MN to Crookston, 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

46m

Distance

32 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good 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 43m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown Fertile, MN, MN

Fertile, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Crookston, MN, MN

Crookston, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Fertile, MN to Crookston, MN is 32 miles and takes about 46 minutes via US 2, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and the state of Minnesota, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this drive if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a lengthy travel experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 2 16.5 mi 19m
North Mill Street 15.5 mi 27m
Washington Avenue Northeast <0.1 mi <1m
West Robert Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 2 — 16.5 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fertile, MN and Crookston, MN.

1

Start on Washington Avenue Northeast

38 ft · 3 sec · Washington Avenue Northeast
2

Turn right onto MN 32

16 mi · 27 min · North Mill Street
3

Turn left onto US 2

16 mi · 19 min · US 2
4

Arrive at destination

US 2

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 32 / North Mill Street

Turn right onto MN 32 / North Mill Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.81 one way

$9.61 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $5.19 $10.38
premium $4.60 $5.80 $11.59
diesel $4.80 $6.04 $12.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.80 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Fertile, MN

Night in Fertile on Monday

Local time

10:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Patchy Fog

NW 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:03AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:53PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

Crookston, MN

Night in Crookston on Monday

Local time

10:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Patchy Fog

W 1 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:03AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:53PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

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

1 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

46m 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 features a mixed drive profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 16.5 miles on US 2 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a consistent pace. The road will transition as you move from US 2 onto North Mill Street and then Washington Avenue Northeast, indicating a shift from a more open highway feel to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving experience that balances efficiency with a change of scenery.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on US 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 32 / North Mill Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fertile, MN to Crookston, MN is easy. At 46m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (MN 32 / North Mill Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,152 ft 874 ft

Total Climb

25 ft

Total Descent

291 ft

Highest Point

1,152 ft

~4.6 mi in

Elevation Range

278 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Fertile, MN

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Arriving in Crookston, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1872

Crookston is a small town in Northwestern Minnesota, home to the world's largest ox-cart, and the original Happy Joe's Pizzeria.

Top landmarks

  • • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — carthedral in Crookston

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 46m. Total distance: 32 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on US 2. 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.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (MN 32 / North Mill Street): Navigation decision point.

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