How far is Grass Lake, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Grass Lake, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grass Lake and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grass Lake and Minneapolis.
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Start on Queen Street
29 m · 8 sec · Queen Street
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Turn left onto 133rd Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 133rd Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 107
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 107
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Continue on Main Avenue North
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Avenue North
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Continue on Highway 107 Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 107 Northeast
93 m · 14 sec · Highway 107 Northeast
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Take the ramp straight
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Grass Lake 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.
Highway 107 Northeast
Merge slight right
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Grass Lake and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grass Lake to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Grass Lake and 31.2 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grass Lake and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near East Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bethel.
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grass Lake and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 55.34 mi (89.06 km).
#1 Grass Lake
Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 45.7780200, -93.1677200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
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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