Origin
Sandstone, MN
Late night in Sandstone on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandstone, 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
28m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandstone, MN
Alfo Medeiros
Bruno, MN
Geancarlo Peruzzolo
Trip Overview
This short, 16.3-mile journey from Sandstone to Bruno, Minnesota, is easily manageable in just 28 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day adventure. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route is budget-friendly. The drive is primarily local, characterized by frequent turns, and offers a straightforward way to connect two points within the Midwest region. You won't need an overnight stay for this trip; its brevity allows for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a simple, direct connection rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive | 15.9 mi | 27m |
| County Highway 64 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
— 15.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandstone, MN and Bruno, MN.
1
Start on MN 123
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn right onto CR 64
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Highway 64
3
Continue on CR 64
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on MN 23; CR 61
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive
5
Continue on MN 23
13 mi
·
22 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
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 64 / County Highway 64
Turn right onto CR 64 / County Highway 64
Navigation decision point
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 44 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 44 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Bruno, MN
Late night in Bruno on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 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
20 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
28m 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' for this 16.3-mile stretch. While 100% of the route involves local roads, there's a significant uninterrupted segment of 15.9 miles on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive, offering a brief period of steady travel. You'll navigate County Highway 64 and Oak Street, encountering a more intimate, less highway-centric driving experience. The road's personality is defined by its local nature, demanding your attention for directional changes rather than offering sweeping, high-speed travel.
Only 1% 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: 15.9 mi on Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive.
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 CR 64 / County Highway 64.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sandstone, MN to Bruno, MN is easy. At 28m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 64 / County Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (CR 44 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 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: near the start (CR 64 / County Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (CR 44 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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