Origin
Schroeder, MN
Afternoon in Schroeder on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schroeder, MN to Tofte, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5m
Distance
3.4 mi
5 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 5m
★
6 AM
0h 5m
★
8 AM
0h 6m
10 AM
0h 5m
★
12 PM
0h 5m
★
3 PM
0h 5m
★
5 PM
0h 6m
8 PM
0h 5m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tofte, MN
Barnabas Davoti
Trip Overview
The drive from Schroeder, MN to Tofte, MN covers 3.4 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 61, Baraga Cross Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Highway 61. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 61 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Baraga Cross Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 61
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schroeder, MN and Tofte, MN.
1
Start on Baraga Cross Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Baraga Cross Road
2
Turn right onto MN 61
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 61
3
Turn right
231 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 61 / Highway 61
Turn right onto MN 61 / Highway 61
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.51 one way
$1.01 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.55 | $1.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1 | 0 | $0.36 | $0.16 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.30 | $0.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Tofte, MN
Afternoon in Tofte on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
3.4 mi in 5m, mostly highway — 3.2 mi of that is on Highway 61.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Highway 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 61 and Baraga Cross Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 61 / Highway 61.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Schroeder, MN to Tofte, MN is easy. At 5m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 61 / Highway 61): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5m. Total distance: 3.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Highway 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 61 / Highway 61): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tofte, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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