Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wasioja, MN
Aleksandr Neplokhov
Vernon, MN
Tom Fisk
Wasioja to Vernon is 15.9 miles and takes about 30m via State Highway 57, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's primarily on surface roads, making it a relaxed trip for anyone looking for a quick connection between these two locations. With no designated stops and a very short travel time, this route offers maximum flexibility for your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 250th Avenue | 8 mi | 16m |
| 600th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 57 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Mantorville Avenue North | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mantorville Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 13 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wasioja, MN and Vernon, MN.
Start on CR 16
Turn right onto MN 57
Continue on MN 57
Continue on MN 57
Continue on MN 57
Enter roundabout onto MN 57
Continue on MN 57
Continue on MN 57
Turn left
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 57
Turn left onto CR 13
Continue on CR 13
Continue on CR 13
Turn left onto 720th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto MN 57 / Mantorville Avenue North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 57 / Mantorville Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto CR 13 / 8th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 720th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| premium | $4.95 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Wasioja on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Vernon on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route is mostly surface roads, with only about 10% on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 8 miles on 250th Avenue, offering a good stretch of rural cruising. The drive begins on surface roads and transitions to State Highway 57. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal highway time.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near MN 57 / Mantorville Avenue North.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (MN 57 / Mantorville Avenue North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (MN 57 / Mantorville Avenue South): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
1,282 ft
~13.6 mi in
Elevation Range
112 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). 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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