How far is Apple Valley, MN from Grand Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Grand Rapids, MN is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Grand Rapids.
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Start on County Road 42
11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
11.8 mi · 15 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
105.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210
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Turn right onto State Highway 65
35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Northeast 6th Avenue
116 m · 16 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1899 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Northwest 5th Street
849 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Grand Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Central Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
106 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Apple Valley and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quamba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Apple Valley and 98.5 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Apple Valley and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Quamba
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 Quamba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 173.75 mi (279.62 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 11,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.2371700, -93.5302100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Rapids (-93.53021, 47.23717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $3.57 | $24.80 | $49.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.52 | $61.05 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.80 | $67.61 |
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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