How far is Chisago City, MN from Apple Valley, MN?

The driving distance from Chisago City, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.61 mi
00h 53m
Flight
47.13 mi
75.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.13 mi
Kilometers
75.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.61 mi
Kilometers
84.66 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apple Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Chisago City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chisago City
2026-04-18T07:00
Arrive Apple Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chisago City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Vadnais Heights
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Chisago City
26.7 mi
00h 26m
To Apple Valley
25.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chisago City and Apple Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chisago City and Apple Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Boulevard

    16 m · 2 sec · Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Lake Boulevard

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    14.1 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77: Cedar Avenue

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chisago City and Apple Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
22.2 mi · 42%
Lake Boulevard
14.1 mi · 27%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 19%
Cedar Avenue
3.25 mi · 6%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 4%
MN 77 South
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

14.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vadnais Heights
00h 26m from Chisago City
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Chisago City and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Apple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chisago City to Apple Valley?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Vadnais Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Chisago City and 25.9 miles from Apple Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Chisago City and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Apple Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Vadnais Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vadnais Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St Anthony City Office
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

St Anthony City Office

Saint Anthony , MN
3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, St Anthony, MN 55418
Rating 2.4/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vadnais Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

69 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chisago City and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 47.13 mi (75.85 km).

Chisago City

#1 Chisago City

City in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population5,224
Coordinates45.3735800, -92.8899400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Apple Valley

#2 Apple Valley

A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population54,847
Coordinates44.7319100, -93.2177200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Moberg Trail (-92.889965, 45.373618)
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.28
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.64 $13.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.29 $14.59
Premium $4.39 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $4.86 $9.05 $18.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chisago City and Apple Valley. The current time is 07:00:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.