Origin
Blackhoof, MN
Evening in Blackhoof on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackhoof, MN to Scanlon, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackhoof, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Blackhoof, MN to Scanlon, MN covers 14.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 3, State Highway 45 South, County Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on County Road 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Blackhoof, MN to Scanlon, MN covers 14.2 miles and takes about 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near CR 16 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blackhoof, MN to Scanlon, MN is easy. At 32m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 14 miles (CR 16 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 3 | 8.3 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 45 South | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| County Highway 6 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 45 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 3
— 8.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackhoof, MN and Scanlon, MN.
1
Start on CR 6
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
County Road 6
2
Continue on CR 6
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 6
3
Continue on CR 3
8.3 mi
·
19 min
·
County Road 3
4
Continue on CR 3
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Terrace
5
Turn left onto CR 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1
6
Continue on CR 1
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
County Highway 1
7
Continue on MN 45; CR 61
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
3rd Street
8
Continue on MN 45; CR 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 45 South
9
Continue on CR 45
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
County Highway 45 South
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Scanlon, MN
Evening in Scanlon on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
32m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blackhoof, MN to Scanlon, MN covers 14.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 3, State Highway 45 South, County Highway 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Blackhoof, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Blackhoof, MN to Scanlon, MN is easy. At 32m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 14 miles (CR 16 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blackhoof, MN to Scanlon, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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