How far is Edgerton, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Edgerton, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the Watonwan River
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgerton and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgerton and Minneapolis.
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Start on Main Street
748 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
760 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on 16th Street
5.1 mi · 12 min · 16th Street
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Turn left onto 20th Avenue
2475 ft · 1 min · 20th Avenue
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Continue on 21st Street
4 mi · 10 min · 21st Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 91
8.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 30
9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on 20th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 20th Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 59
12.9 mi · 17 min · US Highway 59
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Turn left onto State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62
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Continue on 6th Street
3224 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
2359 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 12th Street
749 ft · 24 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on MN 60 E
8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E
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Continue on State Highway 60
15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
81 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 78
2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West
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Turn left onto Marystown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 169 North
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North: Minneapolis
1519 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
2634 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South
1682 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 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 Edgerton 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 60
Turn left onto State Highway 60
44.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edgerton and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgerton to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Madelia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Edgerton and 93.4 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgerton and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgerton and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 160.72 mi (258.66 km).
#1 Edgerton
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,129 |
| Coordinates | 43.8724700, -96.1286400 |
| Altitude | 481 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.49 | $54.97 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $34.10 | $68.19 |
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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