Strandquist to Warren is 51.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Cleveland Avenue, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick connection between two points without requiring extensive planning. Consider this route if you need a simple, direct path between these towns.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cleveland Avenue
17.3 mi
25m
1st Street
16.1 mi
22m
Washington Avenue
10.8 mi
13m
US 59
7 mi
10m
East Johnson Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Cleveland Avenue
— 17.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strandquist, MN and Warren, MN.
1
Start on Main Street
229 ft·16 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 59
7.0 mi·10 min·US 59
3
Turn left onto MN 11
17 mi·25 min·Cleveland Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 75
16 mi·22 min·1st Street
5
Continue on US 75
11 mi·13 min·Washington Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 75
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Johnson Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 75
60 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 75
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Strandquist, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.3 — 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|US 59
Turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip|~10m in|MN 11 / Cleveland Avenue
Turn left onto MN 11 / Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
24.4 mi into trip|~36m in|US 75 / 1st Street
Turn left onto US 75 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
51.2 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 75 / East Johnson Avenue
Turn right onto US 75 / East Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|US 75 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 75 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.42 one way
$16.84 round trip
$4.17/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$9.01
$18.02
premium
$4.95
$9.99
$19.99
diesel
$5.35
$10.81
$21.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.4
0
$5.39
$2.46
Efficient EV
12.8
0
$4.49
$2.05
EV Truck/SUV
20.5
0
$7.18
$3.28
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 May 8, 2026
Origin
Strandquist, MN
Afternoon
in Strandquist on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 8 to 23 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 8:10AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 7:59AM CDT until May 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Destination
Warren, MN
Afternoon
in Warren on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 6 to 20 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 8:10AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 7:59AM CDT until May 8 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
85°F
Kennedy, MN
26 mi in
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
3 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
1h 13m 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 14% of this drive on highways, with the majority of the trip consisting of surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn is 17.3 miles on Cleveland Avenue. Expect a consistent pace on surface roads for most of the 51.3 miles. This is less about merging onto busy interstates and more about cruising through local areas.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on Cleveland Avenue.
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 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 Warren, MN is easy. At 1h 13m with 14% 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 7 miles (MN 11 / Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 75 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on Cleveland Avenue. 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 7 miles (MN 11 / Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (US 75 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Warren, MN before heading back.
