Origin
Scandia, MN
Morning in Scandia on Friday
Local time
8:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scandia, MN
Efrem Efre
Cottage Grove, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, MN covers 40.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Olinda Trail North, Scandia Trail North, St Croix Trail North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Olinda Trail North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, MN is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olinda Trail North | — | — |
| Scandia Trail North | — | — |
| St Croix Trail North | — | — |
| Main Street North | — | — |
| Saint Croix Trail North | — | — |
| 3rd Street North | — | — |
| Minnesota Street South | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Olinda Trail North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scandia, MN and Cottage Grove, MN.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Olinda Trail North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Olinda Trail North
3
Turn right onto Scandia Trail North
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scandia Trail North
4
Turn right onto St Croix Trail North
14 mi
·
19 min
·
St Croix Trail North
5
Continue on Main Street North
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street North
6
Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Croix Trail North
7
Continue on 3rd Street North
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
3rd Street North
8
Keep slight right to continue on Minnesota Street South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Street South
9
Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Croix Trail North
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 94 West, MN 95 South: Saint Paul
11
Take the exit slight right toward CH 19: Woodbury Drive, Keats Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
CH 19: Woodbury Drive, Keats Avenue
12
Turn left onto Keats Avenue North
338 ft
·
14 sec
·
Keats Avenue North
13
Continue on Woodbury Drive
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodbury Drive
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbury Drive
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodbury Drive
15
Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbury Drive
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbury Drive
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Woodbury Drive
17
Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbury Drive
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woodbury Drive
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodbury Drive
19
Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodbury Drive
20
Continue on Keats Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Keats Avenue South
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Keats Avenue South
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Keats Avenue South
22
Exit the roundabout onto Keats Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Keats Avenue South
23
Turn right onto 80th Street South
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
80th Street South
24
Turn left onto Hyde Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hyde Avenue South
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hyde Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hyde Avenue South
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Scandia, MN · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Scandia, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cottage Grove, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cottage Grove, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.00 one way
$11.99 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Cottage Grove, MN
Morning in Cottage Grove on Friday
Local time
8:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
19 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
48m 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 Cottage Grove, MN covers 40.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Olinda Trail North, Scandia Trail North, St Croix Trail North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.00 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.
The drive from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, MN is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scandia, MN to Cottage Grove, 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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