How far is Apple Valley, MN from Hibbing, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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American city in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Hibbing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Hibbing.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
1205 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
117 m · 7 sec · Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 37
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 37
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37
13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on 40th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Beltline
6 m · 1 sec · East Beltline
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Beltline
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Turn left onto East 25th Street
70 m · 9 sec · East 25th Street
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Turn right onto Brooklyn Drive
2591 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Drive
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Turn left onto East Howard Street
2659 ft · 1 min · East Howard Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue East
37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Hibbing.
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
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Hibbing?
The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Apple Valley and 110.7 miles from Hibbing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apple Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 186.7 mi (300.47 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hibbing
City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 15,716 |
| Coordinates | 47.4271500, -92.9376900 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $27.87 | $55.75 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
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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