How far is Frazee, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Frazee, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.54 mi
03h 11m
Flight
168.33 mi
270.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.33 mi
Kilometers
270.9 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.54 mi
Kilometers
311.47 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Frazee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frazee
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frazee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Falls
MN

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Frazee
94.8 mi
01h 35m
To Minneapolis
98.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frazee and Minneapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frazee and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue West

    12 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Street South

    105 m · 10 sec · Lake Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Juniper Avenue East

    3124 ft · 1 min · Juniper Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway 10

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 10

  5. 5

    Turn left

    33.4 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frazee and Minneapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 54%
Fenning Avenue
35.2 mi · 18%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 4%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
168.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 35m from Frazee
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Frazee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frazee to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Frazee and 98.7 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Frazee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

St. Cloud

48 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

54 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frazee and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 168.33 mi (270.9 km).

Frazee

#1 Frazee

City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,381
Coordinates46.7280100, -95.7008800
Altitude423
CountryUnited States
Minneapolis

#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue West (-95.700951, 46.727955)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.85 L · about $24.38
Round trip
$48.75
13.66 gal · 51.7 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.38 $48.75
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.78 $53.56
Premium $4.39 $30.00 $59.99
Diesel $4.86 $33.22 $66.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frazee and Minneapolis. The current time is 07:30:45.

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.