How far is Faribault, MN from Apple Valley, MN?
The driving distance from Faribault, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Rice County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Faribault and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Faribault and Apple Valley.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on Highway 60 West
1711 ft · 48 sec · Highway 60 West
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Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46
1532 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 162nd Street West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 162nd Street West
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Continue on Isleton Way
1 km · 56 sec · Isleton Way
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Continue on 160th Street West
1.5 mi · 2 min · 160th Street West
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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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 Faribault and Apple Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
27.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Faribault and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Faribault to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Faribault and 17.5 miles from Apple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Faribault and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Apple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Faribault and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 30.3 mi (48.76 km).
#1 Faribault
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 23,905 |
| Coordinates | 44.2949600, -93.2688300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
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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