Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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
Warren, MN
Tom Fisk
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Strandquist, MN and Warren, MN.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto US 59
Turn left onto MN 11
Turn left onto US 75
Continue on US 75
Turn right onto US 75
Turn left onto US 75
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto US 59
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MN 11 / Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 75 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 75 / East Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 75 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| premium | $4.60 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Strandquist on Monday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Warren on Monday
Local time
6:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
92°F
Kennedy, MN
26 mi in
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
1,063 ft
Elevation Range
234 ft
Founded 1879
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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