Origin
Hopper, MN
Morning in Hopper on Saturday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopper, MN to Chisholm, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chisholm, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hopper, MN to Chisholm, MN covers 16.6 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, Mud Lake Road, 3rd Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 16.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and Mud Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 miles on US 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,539 ft
1,436 ft
Total Climb
161 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
1,539 ft
~16.6 mi in
Elevation Range
102 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Mud Lake Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 169): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (West Drive): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (3rd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 169
Turn left onto US 169
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Drive
Turn right onto West Drive
Navigation decision point
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
3rd Street Southwest
Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Mud Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McInnes Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Industrial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopper, MN and Chisholm, MN.
1
Start on CH 103
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mud Lake Road
2
Continue on CH 109
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
McInnes Road
3
Turn left onto US 169
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 169
4
Turn right onto West Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Drive
5
Continue on Industrial Drive
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
Industrial Drive
6
Continue on Central Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Central Avenue South
7
Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
3rd Street Southwest
8
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
9
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue Southwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Chisholm, MN
Morning in Chisholm on Saturday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°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
4 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
21m 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 Hopper, MN to Chisholm, MN covers 16.6 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, Mud Lake Road, 3rd Street Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Hopper, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 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 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 169): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (West Drive): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (3rd Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hopper, MN to Chisholm, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,436 ft to 1,539 ft elevation with about 161 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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