How far is Lake Eunice, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Lake Eunice, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.59 mi
03h 27m
Flight
178.4 mi
287.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.4 mi
Kilometers
287.11 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.59 mi
Kilometers
345.35 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Eunice
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Eunice
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Eunice
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
Sauk Centre
MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA

From Lake Eunice
107.4 mi
01h 43m
To Minneapolis
107.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 24 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 Lake Eunice and Minneapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Eunice and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway 22

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway 22

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway 20

    1805 ft · 50 sec · County Highway 20

  4. 4

    Continue on Pike Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pike Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 31

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Prairie Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    51.6 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    121.7 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Eunice 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Prairie Avenue
182 mi · 85%
South Broadway
13.7 mi · 6%
County Road 31
2.92 mi · 1%
County Highway 22
2.38 mi · 1%
4th Street North
0.99 mi
Pike Drive
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

West Prairie Avenue

Continue straight

122 mi · 02h 12m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
178.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Centre
01h 43m from Lake Eunice
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Lake Eunice 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 Lake Eunice to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Lake Eunice and 107.2 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.02 one way or $54.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

65 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

70 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Eunice and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 178.4 mi (287.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lake Eunice

Township in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,650
Coordinates46.7460700, -95.9692200
Altitude409
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: (-95.969079, 46.746099)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.66 L · about $27.02
Round trip
$54.03
15.14 gal · 57.32 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $27.02 $54.03
Mid-grade $3.92 $29.68 $59.36
Premium $4.39 $33.25 $66.49
Diesel $4.86 $36.82 $73.64

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 Lake Eunice and Minneapolis. The current time is 00:15:19.

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.