Origin
Hinckley, MN
Late night in Hinckley on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinckley, MN to Bruno, 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
36m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinckley, MN
Tom Fisk
Bruno, MN
Geancarlo Peruzzolo
Trip Overview
This short 25.5-mile drive from Hinckley, MN to Bruno, MN is a quick trip, estimated to take around 36 minutes. It's a straightforward journey primarily utilizing Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive and I 35, with a portion on Fire Monument Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip within the Midwest region of Minnesota. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility for your schedule. Plan for a minimal travel time that allows you to focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| I 35 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| Fire Monument Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 61 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinckley, MN and Bruno, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
53 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Highway 61
2
Turn left onto CR 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fire Monument Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
4
Merge onto I 35; MN 23
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35; MN 23
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
6
Turn right onto MN 23
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
7
Turn right onto CR 44
248 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
CR 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — 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
|
CR 61 / Fire Monument Road
Turn left onto CR 61 / Fire Monument Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Duluth
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 35; MN 23
Merge onto I 35; MN 23
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Turn right onto MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.59 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bruno, MN
Late night in Bruno on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°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
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
36m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 48% on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles along Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. This suggests a varied experience, likely transitioning from faster highway speeds to potentially more local road conditions as you approach Bruno. The drive offers a blend of efficiency and a more grounded feel, moving you through the Minnesota landscape without being exclusively one type of road.
48% 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: 12.3 mi on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive.
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 CR 61 / Fire Monument Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hinckley, MN to Bruno, MN is easy. At 36m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 61 / Fire Monument Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 35; MN 23): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hinckley, MN to Bruno, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Askov along the way.
Askov
12.9 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. 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 (CR 61 / Fire Monument Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 35; MN 23): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bruno, 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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