How far is Delano, MN from Apple Valley, MN?
The driving distance from Delano, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delano and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delano and Apple Valley.
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Start on Bridge Avenue East
677 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Avenue East
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Turn left onto 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
11 mi · 15 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494: Carlson Parkway, Linner Road
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 South
3022 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
2261 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
8.6 mi · 11 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delano and Apple Valley.
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 494 South
Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delano and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delano to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hopkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Delano and 22.1 miles from Apple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delano and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delano and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 35.23 mi (56.7 km).
#1 Delano
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,353 |
| Coordinates | 45.0419100, -93.7891300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
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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