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Trip from Kennedy, 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

44m

Distance

29.2 mi

47 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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Downtown Kennedy, MN, MN

Kennedy, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Saint Vincent, MN, MN

Saint Vincent, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This short 29.2-mile drive from Kennedy, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 44 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on Atlantic Avenue and State Highway 171, with a small portion on Pacific Avenue. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. The Midwest region provides the backdrop for this straightforward journey. Given its brief duration and minimal stops, it's a perfect option for a quick excursion or an add-on to a larger regional adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlantic Avenue 28 mi 41m
State Highway 171 0.8 mi 1m
Pacific Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
4th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Atlantic Avenue — 28 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 4th Street

42 ft · 4 sec · 4th Street
2

Turn right onto US 75

28 mi · 41 min · Atlantic Avenue
3

Turn left onto MN 171

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 171
4

Turn left onto CR 29

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
5

Arrive at destination

CR 29

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.8 — 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 | US 75 / Atlantic Avenue

Turn right onto US 75 / Atlantic Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
28 mi into trip | ~41m in | MN 171 / State Highway 171

Turn left onto MN 171 / State Highway 171

Navigation decision point

4
28.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | CR 29 / Pacific Avenue

Turn left onto CR 29 / Pacific Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.77 round trip

$3.82/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $4.74 $9.47
premium $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
diesel $4.80 $5.51 $11.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.8 0 $3.07 $1.40
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 2, 2026

Origin

Kennedy, MN

Night in Kennedy on Monday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

NNW 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 2 at 9:22AM CDT until July 2 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 8:07AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Saint Vincent, MN

Night in Saint Vincent on Monday

Local time

9:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Partly Sunny

NNW 9 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 2 at 9:22AM CDT until July 2 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 2 at 8:07AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM 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

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

44m 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 29.2-mile journey. Only about a third of the route is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28 miles on Atlantic Avenue, offering a brief period of steady travel before more turns. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways, making it feel more engaging than a typical interstate cruise.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28 mi on Atlantic Avenue.

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 early in the drive near US 75 / Atlantic Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Kennedy, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is easy. At 44m with 3% 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 75 / Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (MN 171 / State Highway 171): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (CR 29 / Pacific Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

829 ft 794 ft

Total Climb

5 ft

Total Descent

38 ft

Highest Point

829 ft

~4.2 mi in

Elevation Range

35 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kennedy, 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 44m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28 miles on 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 75 / Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (MN 171 / State Highway 171): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (CR 29 / Pacific 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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