How far is East Bethel, MN from Apple Valley, MN?

The driving distance from East Bethel, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.17 mi
00h 54m
Flight
40.6 mi
65.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.6 mi
Kilometers
65.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.17 mi
Kilometers
80.74 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apple Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in East Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bethel
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Apple Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Bethel
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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From East Bethel
24.7 mi
00h 27m
To Apple Valley
25.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Bethel and Apple Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bethel and Apple Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Viking Boulevard Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South

    963 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, MN 62 West, CR 35: Portland Avenue, Lyndale Avenue

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, CR 35: Portland Avenue

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East

    1195 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Cedar Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Bethel and Apple Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
20.6 mi · 41%
CR 22 West
13.2 mi · 26%
Cedar Avenue South
11.6 mi · 23%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
1.63 mi · 3%
MN 62 East
1.11 mi · 2%
Crosstown Highway
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 27m from East Bethel
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Apple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Bethel to Apple Valley?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from East Bethel and 25.5 miles from Apple Valley.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Apple Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale

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 Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

4 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bethel and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 40.6 mi (65.34 km).

East Bethel

#1 East Bethel

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,102
Coordinates45.3194100, -93.2024500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Apple Valley

#2 Apple Valley

A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population54,847
Coordinates44.7319100, -93.2177200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Viking Boulevard Northeast (-93.202449, 45.319533)
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.63
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.32 $12.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.39 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $4.86 $8.61 $17.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Bethel and Apple Valley. The current time is 05:58:54.

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.