How far is Apple Valley, MN from Ramsey, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Ramsey, MN is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Ramsey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Ramsey.
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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
9.5 mi · 12 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 81
48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81
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Continue on Bottineau Boulevard
5.3 mi · 8 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
30 m · 2 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Jaspar Street Northwest
1044 ft · 51 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 160th Lane Northwest
1344 ft · 59 sec · 160th Lane Northwest
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Turn straight
124 m · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Ramsey.
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.
MN 100
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Ramsey?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Apple Valley and 23.1 miles from Ramsey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Apple Valley and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Ramsey.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Louis Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 38.28 mi (61.61 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ramsey
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 28,523 |
| Coordinates | 45.2611000, -93.4500000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramsey (-93.45, 45.2611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
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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