Origin
Winter, MN
Late night in Winter on Monday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winter, MN to Silver Creek, MN
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Winter, MN to Silver Creek, MN covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 2, Stony River Forest Road, Gun Club Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on Highway 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.4 miles from Winter, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Winter, MN to Silver Creek, MN covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Winter, MN to Silver Creek, MN is easy. At 1h 37m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.4 miles (CR 2 / Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles (CR 24 / Gun Club Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.4 mi into trip
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~48m in
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CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11
Turn sharp right onto CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
14.4 mi into trip
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~51m in
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CR 2 / Highway 2
Turn left onto CR 2 / Highway 2
Navigation decision point
3
34.8 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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CR 24 / Gun Club Road
Turn left onto CR 24 / Gun Club Road
Navigation decision point
5
36.8 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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CR 24 / Gun Club Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 24 / Gun Club Road
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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CR 3 / Highway 3
Turn left onto CR 3 / Highway 3
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 2 | 20.4 mi | 35m |
| Stony River Forest Road | 12.4 mi | 48m |
| Gun Club Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| National Forest Hwy 11 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Highway 3 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 2
— 20.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter, MN and Silver Creek, MN.
1
Start on Stony River Forest Road
12 mi
·
48 min
·
Stony River Forest Road
2
Turn sharp right onto CR 15; FH 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
National Forest Hwy 11
3
Turn left onto CR 2
20 mi
·
35 min
·
Highway 2
4
Turn left onto CR 24
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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Gun Club Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto CR 24
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Gun Club Road
6
Turn left onto CR 3
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 3
7
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.4 miles from Winter, MN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.8 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Creek, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winter, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winter, MN
This is one driving day of about 38.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winter, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Highway 2 for about 20.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Winter, MN · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Winter, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Creek, MN
The final approach into Silver Creek, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Silver Creek, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.39 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
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
Silver Creek, MN
Late night in Silver Creek on Monday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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 37m 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 Winter, MN to Silver Creek, MN covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 2, Stony River Forest Road, Gun Club Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Winter, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 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 Winter, MN to Silver Creek, MN is easy. At 1h 37m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (CR 15; FH 11 / National Forest Hwy 11): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.4 miles (CR 2 / Highway 2): Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles (CR 24 / Gun Club Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Winter, MN to Silver Creek, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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