Origin
Eveleth, MN
Afternoon in Eveleth on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eveleth, MN to Hopper, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eveleth, MN
Danila Perevoshchikov
Trip Overview
The drive from Eveleth, MN to Hopper, MN covers 8.7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 53, Grant Avenue, US 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on US 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 8.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 53 and Grant Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.5 miles on US 53.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 53 and Grant Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 53.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 53
Enter roundabout onto US 53
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 53
Slight right onto US 53
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 169: Hibbing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 169: Hibbing
4
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 169
Turn left onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CH 109 / McInnes Road
Turn left onto CH 109 / McInnes Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 53 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Grant Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 169 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mud Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McInnes Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 53
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eveleth, MN and Hopper, MN.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto US 53
227 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 53
3
Continue on US 53
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 53
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 169: Hibbing
5
Turn left onto US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto CH 109
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
McInnes Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CH 103
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mud Lake Road
8
Arrive at destination
CH 103
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hopper, MN
Afternoon in Hopper on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
32°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
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 Eveleth, MN to Hopper, MN covers 8.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 53, Grant Avenue, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Eveleth, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.29 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 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (US 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Eveleth, MN to Hopper, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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