Origin
Millville, MN
Night in Millville on Wednesday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millville, MN to West Newton, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Millville, MN to West Newton, MN covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 42, State Highway 247, County Road 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on State Highway 42. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.2 miles from Millville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Millville, MN to West Newton, MN covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 42 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,195 ft
665 ft
Total Climb
539 ft
Total Descent
704 ft
Highest Point
1,195 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
530 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bridge Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (MN 42 / North Wabasha Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (US 61): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bridge Street
Turn right onto Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MN 42 / North Wabasha Street
Turn left onto MN 42 / North Wabasha Street
Navigation decision point
6
29 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 61
At end of road, turn right onto US 61
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 61 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 61 North
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 61
Turn sharp left onto US 61
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 42 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 247 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| County Road 23 | 4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 84 | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| 622nd Street | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| 70th Avenue Northeast | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Highway 247 Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 42
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millville, MN and West Newton, MN.
1
Start on Division Street
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
Division Street
2
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on CR 2
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
County Road 2
4
Continue on CR 23
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 23
5
Continue on CR 38
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
County Road 38
6
Continue on CR 11
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road 11 Northeast
7
Continue on CR 11
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Avenue Northeast
8
Turn left onto MN 247
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 247 Northeast
9
Continue on MN 247
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 247
10
Continue on MN 247
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
11
Turn left onto MN 42
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wabasha Street
12
Continue on MN 42
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 42
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 61
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 61
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
105 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 61 North
Use the left lane.
15
Turn sharp left onto US 61
472 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 61
16
Turn slight right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 18
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Old US Highway 61
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old US Highway 61
18
Continue on County Road 84
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 84
19
Turn left onto 622nd Street
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
622nd Street
20
Continue on West Newton Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Newton Road
21
Arrive at destination
West Newton Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.2 miles from Millville, MN, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.2 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Newton, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Millville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millville, MN
This is one driving day of about 36.3 miles and 1h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Millville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 42 for about 12.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Millville, MN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Millville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Newton, MN
The final approach into West Newton, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.80 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
West Newton, MN
Night in West Newton on Wednesday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
1h 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 Millville, MN to West Newton, MN covers 36.3 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 42, State Highway 247, County Road 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Millville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.40 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (MN 42 / North Wabasha Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (US 61): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Millville, MN to West Newton, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 665 ft to 1,195 ft elevation with about 539 ft of total climbing.
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