Origin
Erskine, MN
Evening in Erskine on Friday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erskine, MN to Crookston, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erskine, MN
Tom Fisk
Crookston, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Erskine, MN to Crookston, MN is 30.4 miles and takes about 35m via US 2, Vance Avenue, and 1st Street South, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Minnesota, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on a highway, making it a simple option for a quick hop between towns. You'll find the journey uncomplicated, suitable for a day trip or as part of a larger itinerary. Consider this route when you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is 100% highway-focused, meaning you'll spend your entire time on paved roads designed for steady travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 30.2 miles, which is almost the entire journey, indicating a consistent pace. Expect a consistent experience without significant changes in road type or complexity. The route mainly utilizes US 2, providing a predictable and direct path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and Vance Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vance Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Erskine, MN to Crookston, MN is easy. At 35m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (Vance Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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Vance Avenue
Turn right onto Vance Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 30.2 mi | 35m |
| Vance Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Robert Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 30.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erskine, MN and Crookston, MN.
1
Start on 1st Street South
61 ft
·
4 sec
·
1st Street South
2
Turn right onto Vance Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Vance Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 2
30 mi
·
35 min
·
US 2
4
Arrive at destination
US 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.05 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Crookston, MN
Evening in Crookston on Friday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
10 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
35m 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 Erskine, MN to Crookston, MN covers 30.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 2, Vance Avenue, 1st Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Erskine, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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 Erskine, MN to Crookston, MN is easy. At 35m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (Vance Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Erskine, MN to Crookston, 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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