Origin
Ball Bluff, MN
Afternoon in Ball Bluff on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ball Bluff, MN to Kimberly, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ball Bluff, MN
Tom Fisk
Kimberly, MN
Guilherme Simão
Trip Overview
Ball Bluff to Kimberly is 37 miles and takes about 51 minutes via State Highway 65, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. If you're looking for a quick hop between two points without a lot of fuss, this route fits the bill. It's a practical connection, primarily utilizing highway roads, making it a convenient option for a quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 65 | 25.7 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 210 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Nature Avenue | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| West Highway 210 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 650th Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 65
— 25.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ball Bluff, MN and Kimberly, MN.
1
Start on 650th Lane
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
650th Lane
2
Turn left onto MN 65
26 mi
·
32 min
·
State Highway 65
3
Turn right onto MN 210
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Highway 210
4
Continue on MN 210
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 210
5
Turn left onto CR 5
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Nature Avenue
6
Continue on CR 5
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Nature Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
CR 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Ball Bluff, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.3 — 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
|
MN 65 / State Highway 65
Turn left onto MN 65 / State Highway 65
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MN 210 / West Highway 210
Turn right onto MN 210 / West Highway 210
Navigation decision point
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
CR 5 / Nature Avenue
Turn left onto CR 5 / Nature Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Kimberly, MN
Afternoon in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Balsam, MN
19 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
1 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
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 90% of this 37-mile journey. The drive largely sticks to State Highway 65, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.7 miles. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and a predictable road surface for the majority of your travel time. While State Highway 210 and Nature Avenue also feature, the dominant character is that of a swift, open highway.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.7 mi on State Highway 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and State Highway 210. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 65 / State Highway 65.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ball Bluff, MN to Kimberly, MN is easy. At 51m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (MN 210 / West Highway 210): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (CR 5 / Nature Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.7 miles on State Highway 65. 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 (MN 65 / State Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (MN 210 / West Highway 210): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (CR 5 / Nature Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kimberly, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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