How far is Clinton, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Clinton, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Minneapolis.
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Start on Main Street
10 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
11.2 mi · 17 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left
41.3 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto Church Street
552 ft · 7 sec · Church Street
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Continue on 14th Street South
1225 ft · 20 sec · 14th Street South
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
24.6 mi · 35 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.2 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 12
23 m · 1 sec · US 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US 12
2677 ft · 46 sec · US 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
34 m · 2 sec · US 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southwest
1725 ft · 53 sec · Litchfield Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
113 m · 11 sec · Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
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Turn right onto Benson Avenue Southwest
2070 ft · 1 min · Benson Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Avenue Southeast
123 m · 12 sec · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southeast
2319 ft · 1 min · Litchfield Avenue Southeast
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Continue on US 12
4.6 mi · 7 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on 15th Ave Northeast
6.8 mi · 9 min · 15th Ave Northeast
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue West
13.3 mi · 18 min · Pleasant Avenue West
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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 Clinton and Minneapolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
41.3 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kandiyohi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Clinton and 101.7 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Kandiyohi
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 Kandiyohi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 157.78 mi (253.93 km).
#1 Clinton
City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 45.4602400, -96.4336700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $26.35 | $52.70 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.69 | $65.37 |
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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