How far is Apple Valley, MN from Waseca, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Waseca, MN is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Waseca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Waseca.
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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 right onto 160th Street West
1.5 mi · 2 min · 160th Street West
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Continue on Isleton Way
3269 ft · 56 sec · Isleton Way
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Continue on 162nd Street West
1.3 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 60
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North State Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Waseca.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Apple Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waseca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Waseca?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Faribault is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Apple Valley and 29.8 miles from Waseca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 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 Waseca.
Stop Ideas Near Faribault
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 Faribault.
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Waseca. Straight-line distance: 47.4 mi (76.29 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waseca
City in Minnesota
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 44.0777400, -93.5074400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waseca (-93.50744, 44.07774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
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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