Origin
Hopper, MN
Afternoon in Hopper on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopper, MN to Hibbing, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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 Hopper, MN to Hibbing, 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 US 169, East Howard Street, Mud Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| East Howard Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mud Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McInnes Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 20.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopper, MN and Hibbing, 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
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 169
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto East Howard Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Howard Street
5
Turn left onto 4th Avenue East
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue East
Use the left lane.
6
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue East
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 169
Turn left onto US 169
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Howard Street
Turn right onto East Howard Street
Navigation decision point
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
4th Avenue East
Turn left onto 4th Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Hibbing, MN
Afternoon in Hibbing on Saturday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 warmer 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.
What kind of drive is this?
22.3 mi in 27m, mostly highway — 20.8 mi of that is on US 169.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and East Howard Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 169.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hopper, MN to Hibbing, MN is easy. At 27m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (4th Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
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 (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on US 169. 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 0.7 miles (US 169): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (4th Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hibbing, 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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