How far is Coleraine, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Coleraine, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coleraine and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coleraine and Minneapolis.
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Start on Gayley Avenue
12 m · 9 sec · Gayley Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Street
113 m · 22 sec · Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto Kerr Avenue
98 m · 17 sec · Kerr Avenue
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Turn right
111 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Corey Street
5 mi · 7 min · Corey Street
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Turn left onto Glenwood Drive
1445 ft · 42 sec · Glenwood Drive
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Turn right onto La Prairie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · La Prairie Avenue
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Turn left
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto County Road 476
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476
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Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65
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Keep slight right
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Coleraine and Minneapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 65
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 01h 56m
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 Coleraine and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coleraine to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Coleraine and 87.9 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coleraine and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near McGrath
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 McGrath.
St. Cloud
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Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coleraine and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 159.72 mi (257.04 km).
#1 Coleraine
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,972 |
| Coordinates | 47.2888300, -93.4277100 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.80 | $55.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
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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