Origin
Fertile, MN
Evening in Fertile on Friday
Local time
7:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fertile, 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
46m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fertile, MN
Tom Fisk
Crookston, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Fertile, MN to Crookston, MN is 32 miles and takes about 46 minutes via US 2, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and the state of Minnesota, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. Consider this drive if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a lengthy travel experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 16.5 miles on US 2 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a consistent pace. The road will transition as you move from US 2 onto North Mill Street and then Washington Avenue Northeast, indicating a shift from a more open highway feel to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving experience that balances efficiency with a change of scenery.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 16.5 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 early in the drive near MN 32 / North Mill Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fertile, MN to Crookston, MN is easy. At 46m with 51% 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 (MN 32 / North Mill Street): 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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MN 32 / North Mill Street
Turn right onto MN 32 / North Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| North Mill Street | 15.5 mi | 27m |
| Washington Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Robert Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 16.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fertile, MN and Crookston, MN.
1
Start on Washington Avenue Northeast
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto MN 32
16 mi
·
27 min
·
North Mill Street
3
Turn left onto US 2
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 2
4
Arrive at destination
US 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.76 one way
$9.52 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
7:20 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
8 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
46m 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 Fertile, MN to Crookston, MN covers 32 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 2, North Mill Street, Washington Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Fertile, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.76 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 Fertile, MN to Crookston, MN is easy. At 46m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (MN 32 / North Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fertile, 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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