How far is Atwater, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Atwater, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atwater and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwater and Minneapolis.
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Start on the route
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue
47 m · 12 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street North
44 m · 6 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Pleasant Avenue East
12.8 mi · 17 min · Pleasant Avenue East
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Continue on North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Depot Street
11.8 mi · 13 min · East Depot Street
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on Cokato Street West
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street West
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
2.4 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
12.3 mi · 16 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Merge slight right
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atwater and Minneapolis.
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.
Pleasant Avenue East
Turn right onto Pleasant Avenue East
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Atwater and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atwater to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Atwater and 42.3 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.39 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atwater and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atwater and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 km).
#1 Atwater
Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 45.1388500, -94.7780600 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
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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