Origin
Scandia, MN
Morning in Scandia on Friday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scandia, MN to Hugo, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scandia, MN
Efrem Efre
Hugo, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Scandia, MN to Hugo, MN covers 16.4 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Scandia Trail North, Forest Boulevard North, Olinda Trail North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Scandia Trail North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 16.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scandia Trail North is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 3 / Olinda Trail North.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 (CH 3 / Olinda Trail North): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (MN 97 / Scandia Trail North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (US 61 / Scanida Trail North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
|
CH 3 / Olinda Trail North
Turn right onto CH 3 / Olinda Trail North
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
MN 97 / Scandia Trail North
Enter roundabout onto MN 97 / Scandia Trail North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 61 / Scanida Trail North
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61 / Scanida Trail North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Forest Boulevard North
Enter roundabout onto Forest Boulevard North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 61 / Forest Boulevard North
Keep straight at fork onto US 61 / Forest Boulevard North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scandia Trail North | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Forest Boulevard North | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Olinda Trail North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Scanida Trail North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Scandia Trail North
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia, MN and Hugo, MN.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CH 3
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Olinda Trail North
3
Turn left onto MN 97
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Scandia Trail North
4
Enter roundabout onto MN 97
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
5
Continue on MN 97
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
6
Enter roundabout onto US 61
250 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
7
Continue on US 61
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Scandia Trail North
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 61
204 ft
·
3 sec
·
Scanida Trail North
9
Enter roundabout onto Forest Boulevard North
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
Forest Boulevard North
10
Continue on Forest Boulevard North
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Boulevard North
11
Enter roundabout onto US 61
120 ft
·
1 sec
·
Forest Boulevard North
12
Continue on US 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Boulevard North
13
Keep straight at fork onto US 61
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Boulevard North
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 61
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
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
Hugo, MN
Morning in Hugo on Friday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
7 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
23m 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 Scandia, MN to Hugo, MN covers 16.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scandia Trail North, Forest Boulevard North, Olinda Trail North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Scandia, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 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 16.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 (CH 3 / Olinda Trail North): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (MN 97 / Scandia Trail North): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (US 61 / Scanida Trail North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Scandia, MN to Hugo, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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