How far is Hibbing, MN from Apple Valley, MN?

The driving distance from Hibbing, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.26 mi
03h 29m
Flight
186.7 mi
300.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.7 mi
Kilometers
300.47 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.26 mi
Kilometers
333.55 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apple Valley
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Hibbing
Wed, May 13, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hibbing
2026-05-12T18:20
Arrive Apple Valley
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hibbing
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Hibbing
111.1 mi
01h 44m
To Apple Valley
96.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing and Apple Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 12th Avenue East

    54 m · 5 sec · 12th Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on Brooklyn Drive

    1129 ft · 35 sec · Brooklyn Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 23rd Street

    120 m · 11 sec · East 23rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Beltline

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Beltline

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 40th Street

    62 m · 3 sec · East 40th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 40th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 37

    13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 37

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South

    14.1 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 77: Cedar Avenue

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Cedar Avenue

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Cedar Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 53%
State Highway 37
68.6 mi · 33%
I 35E South
22.2 mi · 11%
Saint Paul
9.86 mi · 5%
Cedar Avenue
3.25 mi · 2%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 44m from Hibbing
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hibbing and Sunny near Apple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hibbing to Apple Valley?

The road trip is about 207.3 miles (333.6 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Hibbing and 96.2 miles from Apple Valley.

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

The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hibbing and Sunny near Apple Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rutledge, 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 Rutledge.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hibbing and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 186.7 mi (300.47 km).

Hibbing

#1 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Apple Valley

#2 Apple Valley

A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population54,847
Coordinates44.7319100, -93.2177200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue East (-92.937892, 47.427146)
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.68 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
14.62 gal · 55.36 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.66 $57.33
Premium $4.39 $32.11 $64.21
Diesel $4.86 $35.56 $71.11

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hibbing and Apple Valley. The current time is 18:20:49.

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.