Origin
Scanlon, MN
Late night in Scanlon on Friday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scanlon, MN to Mahtowa, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.1 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 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
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 Scanlon, MN to Mahtowa, MN covers 15.1 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, County Road 4, County Highway 45 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 15.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and County Road 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.6 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and County Road 4. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 16 / Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 16 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (CR 45 / County Highway 45 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Depart onto CR 16 / Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 45 / County Highway 45 South
At end of road, turn right onto CR 45 / County Highway 45 South
Navigation decision point
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward CR 4: Mahtowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward CR 4: Mahtowa
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scanlon, MN to Mahtowa, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 4: Mahtowa along the way.
Cr 4: Mahtowa
12.5 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| County Road 4 | 2 mi | 4m |
| County Highway 45 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 45 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 141 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 11.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scanlon, MN and Mahtowa, MN.
1
Start on CR 16
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 45
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
County Highway 45 South
3
Continue on CR 45; CR 61
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Highway 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
5
Merge onto I 35
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward CR 4: Mahtowa
7
Turn right onto CR 4
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 4
8
Turn left onto CR 141
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
1st Street
9
Arrive at destination
CR 141
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
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
Mahtowa, MN
Late night in Mahtowa on Friday
Local time
12:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Scanlon, MN to Mahtowa, MN covers 15.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, County Road 4, County Highway 45 South. 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 Scanlon, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 16 / Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (CR 45 / County Highway 45 South): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Scanlon, MN to Mahtowa, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 4: Mahtowa along the way.
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