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Trip from McGrath, MN to Wealthwood, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

26.5 mi

43 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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Downtown McGrath, MN, MN

McGrath, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Wealthwood, MN, MN

Wealthwood, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

McGrath to Wealthwood is 26.5 miles and takes about 35m via State Highway 18 and State Highway 65, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a practical drive, suitable for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick errand or as part of a larger itinerary, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
220th Street 12.4 mi 16m
State Highway 18 7.5 mi 10m
State Highway 65 6.6 mi 8m
385th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
South 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 220th Street — 12.4 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McGrath, MN and Wealthwood, MN.

1

Start on South 1st Street

46 ft · 2 sec · South 1st Street
2

Turn right onto MN 27; MN 65

6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65
3

Turn left onto CR 2

12 mi · 16 min · 220th Street
4

Continue on MN 18

7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 18
5

Turn left onto 385th Avenue

53 ft · 2 sec · 385th Avenue
6

Arrive at destination

385th Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.5 — 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 | MN 27; MN 65 / State Highway 65

Turn right onto MN 27; MN 65 / State Highway 65

Navigation decision point

3
6.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | CR 2 / 220th Street

Turn left onto CR 2 / 220th Street

Navigation decision point

3
26.5 mi into trip | ~35m in | 385th Avenue

Turn left onto 385th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.46 one way

$8.92 round trip

$4.27/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.80 $9.60
premium $5.04 $5.25 $10.51
diesel $5.64 $5.88 $11.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.78 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70

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.

Forecast as of May 9, 2026

Origin

McGrath, MN

Night in McGrath on Friday

Local time

11:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 9 at 1:50PM CDT until May 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 9 at 11:31AM CDT until May 10 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Wealthwood, MN

Night in Wealthwood on Friday

Local time

11:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 9 at 1:50PM CDT until May 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued May 9 at 11:31AM CDT until May 10 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

35m 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?

You'll spend just over half of this 26.5-mile drive on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 12.4 miles along 220nd Street, indicating a significant portion of rural cruising before you transition onto State Highway 18 and then State Highway 65. Expect a mix of driving experiences as you move from potentially less-traveled roads to more managed state highways.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on 220th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 MN 27; MN 65 / State Highway 65.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from McGrath, MN to Wealthwood, MN is easy. At 35m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 27; MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (CR 2 / 220th Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (385th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,311 ft 1,249 ft

Total Climb

116 ft

Total Descent

92 ft

Highest Point

1,311 ft

~13.3 mi in

Elevation Range

62 ft

About the Cities

Starting in McGrath, MN

Full guide →

Arriving in Wealthwood, MN

Full guide →

Mille Lacs is an area in Northeastern Minnesota surrounding Mille Lacs Lake.

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 35m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on 220th Street. 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 (MN 27; MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (CR 2 / 220th Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (385th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wealthwood, 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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