How far is Alma, WI from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Alma, WI to Minneapolis, MN is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Minneapolis.
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Start on South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Road 35
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Road 35
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Great River Road
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Continue on WI-35
2.7 mi · 4 min · WI-35
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Continue on State Highway 35
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 35
8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Broad Street
917 ft · 32 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
530 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 10
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Continue on Point Douglas Drive South
3.1 mi · 5 min · Point Douglas Drive South
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Turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
16.3 mi · 20 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit straight
2985 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue
926 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue South
2541 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Minneapolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Alma and Rain near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Diamond Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Alma and 46.5 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Alma and Rain near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bluff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamond Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 80.47 mi (129.51 km).
#1 Alma
City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.3199700, -91.9148800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $15.47 | $30.93 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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