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Trip from Morrill, MN to Buckman, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

10.7 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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

Downtown Morrill, MN, MN

Morrill, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Buckman, MN, MN

Buckman, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Morrill, MN to Buckman, MN is 10.7 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Nature Road and MN 25, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection that's perfect for a same-day excursion. You'll find the journey uncomplicated, making it ideal if you're looking for a simple transfer between two points without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Nature Road 6.3 mi 8m
MN 25 4.5 mi 5m
93rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Nature Road — 6.3 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrill, MN and Buckman, MN.

1

Start on CH 26; IC F

6.3 mi · 8 min · Nature Road
2

Turn right onto MN 25

4.5 mi · 5 min · MN 25
3

Turn right onto 93rd Street

85 ft · 2 sec · 93rd Street
4

Arrive at destination

93rd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
6.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | MN 25

Turn right onto MN 25

Navigation decision point

4
10.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | 93rd Street

Turn right onto 93rd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.59 one way

$3.18 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $1.72 $3.43
premium $4.53 $1.91 $3.82
diesel $5.61 $2.36 $4.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.12 $0.51
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43
EV Truck/SUV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Morrill, MN

Late night in Morrill on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buckman, MN

Late night in Buckman on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 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

19 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

14m 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?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Nature Road, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 6.3 miles, before transitioning to MN 25 and 93rd Street. The character of the drive changes as you move between these roads, offering a blend of potentially quicker highway sections and more local road segments. Expect a varied pavement experience as you navigate between these connecting routes.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Nature Road.

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 around 6.3 miles in near MN 25.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Morrill, MN to Buckman, MN is easy. At 14m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (MN 25): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (93rd Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Nature Road. 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 6.3 miles (MN 25): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (93rd Street): Navigation decision point.

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