Lake Bronson, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is 34.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via North Atlantic Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Minnesota, offering a straightforward journey. With a minimal fuel cost and a quick travel time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a connection between two points in the region. You'll find it's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Atlantic Avenue
18.3 mi
27m
MN 175
11.2 mi
19m
State Street
3.2 mi
4m
State Highway 171
0.8 mi
1m
Pacific Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Atlantic Avenue
— 18.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Bronson, MN and Saint Vincent, MN.
1
Start on CR 28
0.2 mi·34 sec·Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
3.2 mi·4 min·State Street
3
Turn left onto MN 175
11 mi·19 min·MN 175
4
Turn right onto US 75
18 mi·27 min·North Atlantic Avenue
5
Turn left onto MN 171
0.8 mi·1 min·State Highway 171
6
Turn left onto CR 29
0.5 mi·1 min·Pacific Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
CR 29
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Lake Bronson, 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 0.2 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 59 / State Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 59 / State Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip|~5m in|MN 175
Turn left onto MN 175
Navigation decision point
3
14.6 mi into trip|~24m in|US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue
Turn right onto US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
32.9 mi into trip|~52m in|MN 171 / State Highway 171
Turn left onto MN 171 / State Highway 171
Navigation decision point
4
33.7 mi into trip|~53m in|CR 29 / Pacific Avenue
Turn left onto CR 29 / Pacific Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.23 round trip
$4.17/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$6.01
$12.01
premium
$4.95
$6.66
$13.32
diesel
$5.35
$7.20
$14.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.3
0
$3.59
$1.64
Efficient EV
8.6
0
$2.99
$1.37
EV Truck/SUV
13.7
0
$4.79
$2.19
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of May 27, 2026
Origin
Lake Bronson, MN
Evening
in Lake Bronson on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
E 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 4:03AM CDT until May 27 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Saint Vincent, MN
Evening
in Saint Vincent on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 4:03AM CDT until May 27 at 10:00PM 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
5 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
54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, with 35% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles along North Atlantic Avenue. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and more local road segments as you make your way north. The road conditions generally change gradually, offering a consistent driving experience for the short duration.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 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 around 0.2 miles in near US 59 / State Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lake Bronson, MN to Saint Vincent, MN is easy. At 54m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 59 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (MN 175): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (US 75 / North Atlantic Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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: at 0.2 miles (US 59 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (MN 175): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 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.
