How far is Dayton, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Dayton, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Minneapolis.
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Start on Division Street
564 ft · 16 sec · Division Street
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Continue on Dayton River Road
746 ft · 15 sec · Dayton River Road
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Turn right onto Brockton Lane North
5.6 mi · 8 min · Brockton Lane North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brockton Lane North
24 m · 1 sec · Brockton Lane North
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Exit the roundabout onto Brockton Lane North
1962 ft · 35 sec · Brockton Lane North
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Turn left onto Dayton Parkway
1916 ft · 46 sec · Dayton Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
2303 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
2056 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North
1328 ft · 40 sec
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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 Dayton 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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Dayton and 13.8 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Hennepin and Wright counties in the U.
| Population | 83 |
| Coordinates | 45.2438500, -93.5149600 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.91 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
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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