Origin
Dovray, MN
Afternoon in Dovray on Friday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dovray, MN to Fulda, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dovray, MN
Tom Fisk
Fulda, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This short 15.7-mile journey from Dovray, MN to Fulda, MN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 37 minutes to complete. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, this drive is budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including 260th Avenue, 31st Street, and County Highway 40, making it a turn-heavy local experience. Given the short distance and minimal fuel expense, this route offers a straightforward option for a quick transit within the Midwest region. It's perfect for those looking for a simple, uncomplicated drive between two Minnesota towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only an 11% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles along 260th Avenue. This drive is characterized by its local road nature, suggesting frequent turns and changes in road type rather than a consistent highway experience. As you travel, you'll be on a mix of county and local roads, giving you a feel for the immediate landscape without extended periods on high-speed thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
260th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near MN 30.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m 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 0.1 miles (MN 30): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 42 / 260th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (CR 3 / 31st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 30
At end of road, turn left onto MN 30
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 42 / 260th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 42 / 260th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CR 3 / 31st Street
Turn right onto CR 3 / 31st Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CR 40 / 250th Avenue
Turn left onto CR 40 / 250th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CR 39 / North St Paul Avenue
Turn right onto CR 39 / North St Paul Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 260th Avenue | 11 mi | 26m |
| 31st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Highway 40 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 250th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 62 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 240th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Front Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MN 30 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
260th Avenue
— 11 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dovray, MN and Fulda, MN.
1
Start on CR 41
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Woodman Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MN 30
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
MN 30
3
Turn right onto CR 42
11 mi
·
26 min
·
260th Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 3
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
31st Street
5
Turn left onto CR 40
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
250th Avenue
6
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 40
7
Continue on CR 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
240th Avenue
8
Turn right onto MN 62
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
State Highway 62
9
Continue on CR 2
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Front Street
10
Turn right onto CR 39
299 ft
·
8 sec
·
North St Paul Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
CR 39
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.67 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
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
Fulda, MN
Afternoon in Fulda on Friday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
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
37m 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 Dovray, MN to Fulda, MN covers 15.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 260th Avenue, 31st Street, County Highway 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Dovray, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.34 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.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 30): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 42 / 260th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (CR 3 / 31st Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dovray, MN to Fulda, 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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