Origin
Hermantown, MN
Afternoon in Hermantown on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hermantown, MN to Melrude, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hermantown, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hermantown, MN to Melrude, MN covers 40.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Miller Trunk Highway, West Melrude Road, Ugstad Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on Miller Trunk Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Trunk Highway | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| West Melrude Road | 3.5 mi | 13m |
| Ugstad Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Melrude Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Miller Trunk Highway
— 34.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hermantown, MN and Melrude, MN.
1
Start on Ugstad Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ugstad Road
2
Turn left onto US 53; MN 194
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Miller Trunk Highway
3
Turn right onto West Melrude Road
3.5 mi
·
13 min
·
West Melrude Road
4
Arrive at destination
Melrude Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Hermantown, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 53; MN 194 / Miller Trunk Highway
Turn left onto US 53; MN 194 / Miller Trunk Highway
Navigation decision point
3
36.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
West Melrude Road
Turn right onto West Melrude Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.97 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Melrude, MN
Afternoon in Melrude on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Grand Lake, MN
20 mi in
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
24 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
40.2 mi in 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 mi on Miller Trunk Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 53; MN 194 / Miller Trunk Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hermantown, MN to Melrude, MN is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 53; MN 194 / Miller Trunk Highway): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (West Melrude Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on Miller Trunk Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 53; MN 194 / Miller Trunk Highway): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (West Melrude Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melrude, MN before heading back.
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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