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.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
10.8 mi
16m
Bakke Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Bakke Avenue
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Longest stretch:
US 59
— 10.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strandquist, MN and Newfolden, MN.
1
Start on Main Street
229 ft·10 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 59
11 mi·16 min·US 59
3
Turn right onto Bakke Avenue
0.2 mi·37 sec·Bakke Avenue
4
Arrive at destination
West Bakke Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
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.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 59
Turn right onto US 59
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip|~16m in|Bakke Avenue
Turn right onto Bakke Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.30 round trip
$3.82/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$1.78
$3.57
premium
$4.60
$1.99
$3.99
diesel
$4.80
$2.08
$4.15
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Strandquist, MN
Morning
in Strandquist on Monday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
S 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 3:57AM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:57AM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Destination
Newfolden, MN
Morning
in Newfolden on Monday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 7 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 3:57AM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:57AM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort1/10
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.
