Origin
Hibbing, MN
Afternoon in Hibbing on Thursday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hibbing, MN to Hopper, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hibbing, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hibbing, MN to Hopper, MN covers 22.3 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Beltline, East Howard Street, Mud Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on East Beltline. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 22.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Beltline is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near East Howard Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hibbing, MN to Hopper, MN is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (CH 109 / McInnes Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Howard Street
Turn right onto East Howard Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline
Turn left onto US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CH 109 / McInnes Road
Turn right onto CH 109 / McInnes Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Beltline | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| East Howard Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mud Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McInnes Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Beltline
— 20.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing, MN and Hopper, MN.
1
Start on 4th Avenue East
120 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Avenue East
2
Turn right onto East Howard Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Howard Street
3
Turn left onto US 169; MN 73
21 mi
·
24 min
·
East Beltline
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CH 109
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
McInnes Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on CH 103
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mud Lake Road
6
Arrive at destination
CH 103
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.64 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:18 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
27m 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 Hibbing, MN to Hopper, MN covers 22.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Beltline, East Howard Street, Mud Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Hibbing, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.32 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 Hibbing, MN to Hopper, MN is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 169; MN 73 / East Beltline): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (CH 109 / McInnes Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hibbing, MN to Hopper, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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