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Trip from Halma, MN to Saint Vincent, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

40.1 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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Downtown Halma, MN, MN

Halma, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Saint Vincent, MN, MN

Saint Vincent, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 40.1-mile drive from Halma, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate North Atlantic Avenue and MN 175 before connecting with US 59. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. Given its short distance and duration, there's no need to split this into an overnight journey; you can comfortably complete it in a single day. The overall feel of this drive is a mixed one, offering a blend of highway and local road experiences.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Atlantic Avenue 18.3 mi 27m
MN 175 11.2 mi 19m
US 59 9.2 mi 13m
State Highway 171 0.8 mi 1m
Pacific Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Iowa Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Atlantic Avenue — 18.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Halma, MN and Saint Vincent, MN.

1

Start on Iowa Avenue

152 ft · 10 sec · Iowa Avenue
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 59

9.2 mi · 13 min · US 59
4

Turn left onto MN 175

11 mi · 19 min · MN 175
5

Turn right onto US 75

18 mi · 27 min · North Atlantic Avenue
6

Turn left onto MN 171

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 171
7

Turn left onto CR 29

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
8

Arrive at destination

CR 29

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hallock, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hallock, MN

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hallock, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hallock, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Halma, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.7 — 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 | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 59

Turn right onto US 59

Navigation decision point

3
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | MN 175

Turn left onto MN 175

Navigation decision point

3
20.5 mi into trip | ~34m in | US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue

Turn right onto US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
39.7 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | CR 29 / Pacific Avenue

Turn left onto CR 29 / Pacific Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.72 one way

$13.44 round trip

$4.26/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.53 $7.16 $14.32
premium $5.15 $8.13 $16.25
diesel $6.18 $9.76 $19.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.21 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.51 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.61 $2.57

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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 Sep 17, 2026

Origin

Halma, MN

Morning in Halma on Monday

Local time

6:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

NNE 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 7:49AM CDT until September 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 5:59AM CDT until September 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Destination

Saint Vincent, MN

Morning in Saint Vincent on Monday

Local time

6:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

NNE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 7:49AM CDT until September 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 5:59AM CDT until September 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 3m 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?

The drive features a mixed profile, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 18.3-mile stretch on North Atlantic Avenue, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. As you progress, the road will transition, offering a combination of faster highway driving and potentially more local road conditions. This variety means you won't be stuck on a single type of roadway for the entire trip, keeping the driving experience dynamic.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on North Atlantic Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Halma, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is easy. At 1h 3m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (MN 175): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

998 ft 794 ft

Total Climb

4 ft

Total Descent

208 ft

Highest Point

998 ft

Elevation Range

204 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Halma, MN

Full guide →

Arriving in Saint Vincent, 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 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on North Atlantic Avenue. 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (MN 175): Navigation decision point.

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