Origin
Mahtowa, MN
Late night in Mahtowa on Friday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahtowa, MN to Scanlon, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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.
Mahtowa, MN
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Mahtowa, MN to Scanlon, MN covers 14.9 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 County Highway 61, I 35, MN 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on County Highway 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.9 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 (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 14.9 miles, with most of the trip on County Highway 61 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on County Highway 61.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway 61 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on County Highway 61 and I 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 4 / County Road 4.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 4 / County Road 4): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 61 / County Highway 61): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 4 / County Road 4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 4 / County Road 4
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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CR 61 / County Highway 61
Turn right onto CR 61 / County Highway 61
Navigation decision point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Duluth
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward MN 45, CR 45: Scanlon, Cloquet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MN 45, CR 45: Scanlon, Cloquet
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mahtowa, MN and Scanlon, MN, road signs point toward Cr 45: Scanlon and Cloquet.
Cr 45: Scanlon
13.9 mi in
|
~18m
Cloquet
13.9 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway 61 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| I 35 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| MN 45 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 45 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 61 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MN 210 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway 61
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahtowa, MN and Scanlon, MN.
1
Start on CR 141
120 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 141
2
Continue on CR 141
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
1st Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 4
385 ft
·
14 sec
·
County Road 4
4
Turn right onto CR 61
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway 61
5
Continue on CR 5; CR 61
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 61
6
Continue on CR 61
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway 61
7
Turn left onto MN 210; CR 61
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
MN 210; CR 61
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North: Duluth
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 35
3.5 mi
·
3 min
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I 35
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MN 45, CR 45: Scanlon, Cloquet
11
Turn right onto MN 45; CR 61
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
MN 45; CR 61
12
Continue on CR 45
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
County Highway 45 South
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 16
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.43 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Scanlon, MN
Late night in Scanlon on Friday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°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
26 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
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 Mahtowa, MN to Scanlon, MN covers 14.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway 61, I 35, MN 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Mahtowa, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.22 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 4 / County Road 4): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 61 / County Highway 61): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mahtowa, MN and Scanlon, MN, road signs point toward Cr 45: Scanlon and Cloquet.
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