Origin
Tofte, MN
Late night in Tofte on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tofte, MN to Red Rock, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
58.1 mi
93 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tofte, MN
Barnabas Davoti
Red Rock, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Minnesota, this 58.1-mile drive from Tofte to Red Rock is an ideal candidate. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that leaves plenty of time for activities at your destination. You will spend roughly $8 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs quite low. Since the entire route is contained within the Midwest, you will find a familiar regional atmosphere throughout your trek. Because the trip is short, you do not need to worry about booking overnight stays or managing long-distance fatigue. It is a straightforward, efficient route that serves as a great way to traverse this part of the state without a massive time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. You will be traveling exclusively on Highway 61, as the highway share for this route is 0 percent. Navigating these local roads means you should anticipate a more technical driving experience rather than a high-speed, monotonous stretch. The road maintains a consistent, winding character from start to finish, requiring you to stay alert through every curve. Because this is a local route, you will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway segments, so focus on the immediate road conditions as you progress toward Red Rock.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 61 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
717 ft
620 ft
Total Climb
223 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
717 ft
~24.9 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
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 Tofte, MN to Red Rock, MN is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Tofte, MN to Red Rock, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 61 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 61
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tofte, MN and Red Rock, MN.
1
Start on the route
233 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Highway 61
58 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Highway 61
3
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Tofte, MN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Tofte, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Rock, MN
The final approach into Red Rock, 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
$8.65 one way
$17.29 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Red Rock, MN
Late night in Red Rock on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
6 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
1h 2m 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 Tofte, MN to Red Rock, MN covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 miles from Tofte, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.65 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 Tofte, MN to Red Rock, MN is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Tofte, MN to Red Rock, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tofte, MN to Red Rock, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 620 ft to 717 ft elevation with about 223 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Grand Portage National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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