How far is Apple Valley, MN from North Mankato, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to North Mankato, MN is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
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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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and North Mankato.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and North Mankato.
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Start on County Road 42
5.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 42
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Continue on Egan Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
674 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street East
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: New Ulm
2331 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
2987 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Lor Ray Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lor Ray Drive
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
15 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and North Mankato.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
2nd Street West
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Apple Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to North Mankato?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Blakeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Apple Valley and 34.2 miles from North Mankato.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Apple Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.
Stop Ideas Near Blakeley
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 Blakeley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and North Mankato. Straight-line distance: 55.77 mi (89.75 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Mankato
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 14,052 |
| Coordinates | 44.1733000, -94.0338500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mankato (-94.03385, 44.1733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
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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