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Trip from Karlstad, 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 Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

46.9 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

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Downtown Karlstad, MN, MN

Karlstad, MN

Damir K .

Downtown Saint Vincent, MN, MN

Saint Vincent, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This quick 46.9-mile drive from Karlstad to Saint Vincent, Minnesota, can be completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for a short excursion within the Midwest. You'll primarily travel on North Atlantic Avenue, Main Street, and MN 175. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $7, this route offers an economical option for exploring the local area. The journey is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a long highway stretch. Given its short duration, no overnight stays are necessary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Atlantic Avenue 18.3 mi 27m
Main Street 12.6 mi 18m
MN 175 11.2 mi 19m
State Street 3.6 mi 5m
State Highway 171 0.8 mi 1m
Pacific Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Mc Kinley 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 Karlstad, MN and Saint Vincent, MN.

1

Start on Mc Kinley Avenue

79 ft · 5 sec · Mc Kinley Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 59

13 mi · 18 min · Main Street
3

Continue on US 59

3.6 mi · 5 min · State Street
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

23 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

Lake Bronson, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hallock, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Karlstad, 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 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 59 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 59 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
16.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | MN 175

Turn left onto MN 175

Navigation decision point

3
27.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue

Turn right onto US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
45.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | MN 171 / State Highway 171

Turn left onto MN 171 / State Highway 171

Navigation decision point

4
46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | CR 29 / Pacific Avenue

Turn left onto CR 29 / Pacific Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.04 one way

$14.09 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $7.61 $15.21
premium $4.60 $8.50 $16.99
diesel $4.80 $8.86 $17.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 12, 2026

Origin

Karlstad, MN

Late night in Karlstad on Tuesday

Local time

5:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Clear

S 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

Saint Vincent, MN

Late night in Saint Vincent on Tuesday

Local time

5:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 5 to 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued July 12 at 12:12AM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM 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

2 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 13m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 26%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on North Atlantic Avenue. This means you'll be navigating a variety of roads, transitioning from local streets to state highways. The drive's personality is less about sustained high-speed travel and more about adapting to changing road conditions and frequent directional adjustments. It’s a route that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
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

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 early in the drive near US 59 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Karlstad, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is easy. At 1h 13m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (MN 175): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,049 ft 794 ft

Total Climb

10 ft

Total Descent

265 ft

Highest Point

1,049 ft

Elevation Range

256 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Karlstad, 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 13m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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 (US 59 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (MN 175): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue): 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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