How far is Albertville, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Albertville, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.24 mi
00h 33m
Flight
26.07 mi
41.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.07 mi
Kilometers
41.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.24 mi
Kilometers
48.67 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Tue, Apr 28, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Tue, Apr 28, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-04-28T20:18
Arrive Minneapolis
Tue, Apr 28, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maple Grove
MN

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Albertville
15.1 mi
00h 16m
To Minneapolis
15.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albertville and Minneapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albertville and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

    63 m · 12 sec · 60th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 61st Street Northeast

    940 ft · 19 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville and Minneapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
27.8 mi · 92%
4th Street North
0.99 mi · 3%
North Washington Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue North
0.41 mi · 1%
61st Street Northeast
0.18 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue South
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Grove
00h 16m from Albertville
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albertville and Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albertville to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Albertville and 15.2 miles from Minneapolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albertville and Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maple Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.96 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates45.2377400, -93.6544100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Minneapolis

#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.654621, 45.237739)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.20 $8.39
Premium $4.39 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.86 $5.20 $10.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertville and Minneapolis. The current time is 20:18:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.