Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 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
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Karlstad, MN
Damir K .
Saint Vincent, MN
Tom Fisk
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Karlstad, MN and Saint Vincent, MN.
Start on Mc Kinley Avenue
Turn right onto US 59
Continue on US 59
Turn left onto MN 175
Turn right onto US 75
Turn left onto MN 171
Turn left onto CR 29
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn right onto US 59 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MN 175
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MN 171 / State Highway 171
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 29 / Pacific Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.53 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| premium | $5.15 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Karlstad on Monday
Local time
6:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Saint Vincent on Monday
Local time
6:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
10 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
1,049 ft
Elevation Range
256 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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