Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strandquist, MN
Tom Fisk
Newfolden, MN
Tom Fisk
Strandquist to Newfolden is 11 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US 59, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, and is a quick hop between two small towns. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion or an easy add-on to a longer trip in the area. You'll find it to be a straightforward drive with little complication.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 10.8 mi | 16m |
| Bakke Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bakke Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Strandquist, MN and Newfolden, MN.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto US 59
Turn right onto Bakke Avenue
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 59
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Bakke Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| premium | $4.95 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Strandquist on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Newfolden on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 98% of the 11 miles being US 59. Your longest continuous stretch on this highway will be 10.8 miles. You'll experience rural cruising for the vast majority of this trip. The final segment will transition from US 59 to Bakke Avenue and then Main Street as you enter Newfolden.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and Bakke Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 59.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Strandquist, MN to Newfolden, MN is easy. At 16m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Bakke Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
7 ft
Highest Point
1,100 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
37 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
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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