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Trip from Gaylord, MN to Henderson, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Gaylord, MN, MN

Gaylord, MN

Ketut Subiyanto

Downtown Henderson, MN, MN

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 1

1 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

$2.48 one way

$4.96 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $2.68 $5.35
premium $4.60 $2.99 $5.98
diesel $4.80 $3.12 $6.23

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

Gaylord, MN

Late night in Gaylord on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 0 to 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 3 at 10:07AM CDT until July 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Henderson, MN

Late night in Henderson on Monday

Local time

2:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 0 to 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:58PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 3 at 10:07AM CDT until July 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

28m 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,014 ft 753 ft

Total Climb

24 ft

Total Descent

286 ft

Highest Point

1,014 ft

Elevation Range

262 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Gaylord, MN

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Gaylord City Park — historic park in Minnesota, United States
  • • Sibley County Courthouse and Sheriff's Residence and Jail — government buildings in Minnesota, United States

Arriving in Henderson, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1852

Top landmarks

  • • August F. Poehler House — historic house in Henderson, Minnesota

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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