How far is Apple Valley, MN from Hermantown, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Hermantown, MN is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Hermantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Hermantown.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Saint Paul
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2303 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
107 m · 5 sec · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Midway Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Turn slight right
92 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Grove Road
2 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Road
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Turn right onto Ugstad Road
80 m · 7 sec · Ugstad Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ugstad Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Hermantown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
114 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Apple Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Hermantown?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Apple Valley and 83 miles from Hermantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Apple Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.
Stop Ideas Near Pine City
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 Pine City.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Hermantown. Straight-line distance: 150.94 mi (242.91 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hermantown
City in St.
| Population | 9,504 |
| Coordinates | 46.8068900, -92.2382500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermantown (-92.23825, 46.80689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.98 | $45.95 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
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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