How far is Annandale, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Annandale, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.31 mi
01h 04m
Flight
46.28 mi
74.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.28 mi
Kilometers
74.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.31 mi
Kilometers
89.01 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Sat, May 30, 5:09 PM CDT
Return by in Annandale
Sat, May 30, 6:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Annandale
2026-05-30T16:05
Arrive Minneapolis
Sat, May 30, 5:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Annandale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Annandale
28.7 mi
00h 32m
To Minneapolis
26.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue South

    119 m · 18 sec · Oak Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street East

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Elm Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue North

    1292 ft · 39 sec · Oak Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 37 Northwest

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road 37 Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 25

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2719 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 25
39.9 mi · 72%
County Road 37 Northwest
8.72 mi · 16%
Elm Street East
6.43 mi · 12%
4th Street North
0.99 mi · 2%
North Washington Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue North
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 25

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 32m from Annandale
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Annandale and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Annandale and 26.6 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Annandale and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albertville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albertville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Annandale and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 46.28 mi (74.48 km).

Annandale

#1 Annandale

City in Minnesota, United States

Population3,546
Coordinates45.2627400, -94.1244300
Altitude326
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: Oak Avenue South (-94.124442, 45.262736)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.92
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.96 $13.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.65 $15.29
Premium $4.39 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $4.86 $9.48 $18.97

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Annandale and Minneapolis. The current time is 16:05:02.

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.