Origin
Gaylord, MN
Morning in Gaylord on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaylord, MN to Henderson, 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
28m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gaylord, MN
Ketut Subiyanto
Henderson, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Gaylord to Henderson is 16.5 miles and takes about 28 minutes via 270th Street, The Colvill Memorial Highway, and Augie Mueller Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Minnesota, offering a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration, it’s ideal for a quick trip where you’re not looking to cover extensive ground. Plan this as a simple point-to-point excursion for a relaxed day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 270th Street | 8 mi | 14m |
| The Colvill Memorial Highway | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Augie Mueller Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
270th Street
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaylord, MN and Henderson, MN.
1
Start on MN 5; MN 19
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Avenue
2
Continue on MN 5; MN 19
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Augie Mueller Memorial Highway
3
Turn right onto MN 19
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
The Colvill Memorial Highway
4
Continue on MN 19
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
270th Street
5
Continue on MN 19
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
The Colvill Memorial Highway
6
Continue on MN 19
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
MN 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 1.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 19 / The Colvill Memorial Highway
Turn right onto MN 19 / The Colvill Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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.
Destination
Henderson, MN
Morning in Henderson on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 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
20 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
28m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a local drive rather than a highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating county roads and local byways for the entire 16.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles along 270th Street. Expect to be constantly adjusting your course, keeping your attention focused on the changing road conditions and directions.
Only 0% 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: 8 mi on 270th 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 1.2 miles in near MN 19 / The Colvill Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gaylord, MN to Henderson, MN is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.2 miles (MN 19 / The Colvill Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on 270th 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 1.2 miles (MN 19 / The Colvill Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Henderson, 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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