How far is Apple Valley, MN from North Oaks, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to North Oaks, MN is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and North Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and North Oaks.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 96
1555 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
1191 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Centerville Road
2610 ft · 1 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto East Oaks Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Oaks Road
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Continue on North Oaks Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Oaks Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oaks Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and North Oaks.
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.
I 35E North
Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to North Oaks?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lilydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Apple Valley and 15.4 miles from North Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Apple Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Lilydale
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and North Oaks. Straight-line distance: 26.5 mi (42.65 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 Oaks
City in the U.
| Population | 5,345 |
| Coordinates | 45.1027400, -93.0791100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Oaks (-93.07911, 45.10274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
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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