How far is Apple Valley, MN from Stewartville, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Stewartville, MN is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Stewartville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Stewartville.
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Start on County Road 42
11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto 160th Street West
8 mi · 11 min · 160th Street West
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Continue on Brandel Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Brandel Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 South
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South: Stewartville
1306 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Stewartville
1210 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Highway 63 South
3 mi · 5 min · Highway 63 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Stewartville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 South
Continue straight
20.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stewartville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Stewartville?
The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Wanamingo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Apple Valley and 42.1 miles from Stewartville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Apple Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stewartville.
Stop Ideas Near Wanamingo
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 Wanamingo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Stewartville. Straight-line distance: 70.48 mi (113.42 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stewartville
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 43.8555200, -92.4885100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stewartville (-92.48851, 43.85552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $13.04 | $26.09 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.45 | $28.89 |
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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