Strandquist to Rosewood is 26.1 miles and takes about 43 minutes via US 59, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect this route to feel mostly like cruising on a highway, making it a simple transit rather than an elaborate excursion. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
21.8 mi
32m
230th Street Northeast
2.6 mi
6m
County Road 43 Northwest
1.6 mi
3m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 21.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strandquist, MN and Rosewood, MN.
1
Start on Main Street
229 ft·10 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 59
22 mi·32 min·US 59
3
Turn right onto 230th Street Northeast
2.6 mi·6 min·230th Street Northeast
4
Turn left onto County Road 43 Northwest
1.5 mi·3 min·County Road 43 Northwest
5
Continue on County Road 43 Northwest
332 ft·14 sec·County Road 43 Northwest
6
Arrive at destination
County Road 43 Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.5 — 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
21.9 mi into trip|~32m in|230th Street Northeast
Turn right onto 230th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
3
24.5 mi into trip|~39m in|County Road 43 Northwest
Turn left onto County Road 43 Northwest
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$4.17/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$4.58
$9.17
premium
$4.95
$5.08
$10.17
diesel
$5.35
$5.50
$10.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.8
0
$2.74
$1.25
Efficient EV
6.5
0
$2.28
$1.04
EV Truck/SUV
10.4
0
$3.65
$1.67
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Strandquist, MN
Afternoon
in Strandquist on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 17 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 9:04AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 5:55AM CDT until April 25 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Rosewood, MN
Afternoon
in Rosewood on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Sunny
SW 12 to 16 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 9:04AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 5:55AM CDT until April 25 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Duluth 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
43m 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?
You'll spend about 84% of this 26.1-mile trip on highways, primarily US 59. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 21.8 miles. After that, expect to transition to surface roads like 230th Street Northeast and County Road 43 Northwest. This means you'll experience a significant amount of rural cruising before reaching your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and 230th Street Northeast. 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 Rosewood, MN is easy. At 43m with 84% 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 21.9 miles (230th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (County Road 43 Northwest): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on US 59. 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 (US 59): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (230th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (County Road 43 Northwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rosewood, MN before heading back.
