Origin
Scanlon, MN
Late night in Scanlon on Wednesday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scanlon, MN to Blackhoof, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackhoof, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Scanlon, MN to Blackhoof, MN is 14.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via County Road 3 and Highway 45, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 3 | 8.3 mi | 19m |
| Highway 45 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| County Highway 6 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 45 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 3
— 8.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scanlon, MN and Blackhoof, MN.
1
Start on CR 16
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 45
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
County Highway 45 South
3
Continue on CR 45; CR 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on MN 45; CR 61
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
3rd Street
5
Continue on CR 1
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Highway 1
6
Continue on CR 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1
7
Turn right onto CR 3
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Terrace
8
Continue on CR 3
8.3 mi
·
19 min
·
County Road 3
9
Continue on CR 6
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 6
10
Continue on CR 6
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
County Road 6
11
Arrive at destination
CR 6
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Depart onto CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 45 / County Highway 45 South
At end of road, turn right onto CR 45 / County Highway 45 South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.85 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Blackhoof, MN
Late night in Blackhoof on Wednesday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 is 31% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.3 miles on County Road 3. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and rural surface road driving. Expect the transition from higher-speed roads to more local routes.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on County Road 3.
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 CR 16 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scanlon, MN to Blackhoof, MN is easy. At 32m with 31% 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 16 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (CR 45 / County Highway 45 South): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,203 ft
933 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
383 ft
Highest Point
1,203 ft
Elevation Range
270 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Scanlon, MN
Full guide →Arriving in Blackhoof, MN
Full guide →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 32m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on County Road 3. 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 16 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (CR 45 / County Highway 45 South): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blackhoof, 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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