Origin
Mission Creek, MN
Late night in Mission Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mission Creek, MN to Bruno, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mission Creek, MN
Tom Fisk
Bruno, MN
Geancarlo Peruzzolo
Trip Overview
This short 28.5-mile drive from Mission Creek to Bruno, Minnesota, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 40 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive and County Highway 61, with a small portion on T-181. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this journey through the Midwest offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local road experience. No overnight stays are recommended, and with zero designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule. This is a quick hop within the same state, offering a simple transit rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive | 27.3 mi | 37m |
| County Highway 61 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| T-181 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
— 27.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Creek, MN and Bruno, MN.
1
Start on T-181
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
T-181
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 61
3
Take the ramp onto MN 23
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
5
Turn right onto MN 23
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
6
Turn right onto CR 44
248 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
CR 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 61 / County Highway 61
At end of road, turn right onto CR 61 / County Highway 61
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Take the ramp onto MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth
Navigation decision point
Toward Interstate 35 North: Duluth
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MN 18, MN 23 East: Finlayson, Askov
3
16.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Turn right onto MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
3
28.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CR 44 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 44 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
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.
Destination
Bruno, MN
Late night in Bruno on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 relatively low 2% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.3 miles along Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. This suggests a journey that is mostly on smaller, winding roads rather than high-speed highways. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments and a focus on navigating local routes. It's a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive.
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 around 0.3 miles in near CR 61 / County Highway 61.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mission Creek, MN to Bruno, MN is easy. At 40m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 61 / County Highway 61): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mission Creek, MN to Bruno, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Askov along the way.
Askov
15.9 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive. 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 0.3 miles (CR 61 / County Highway 61): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MN 23 / Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bruno, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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