How far is Linwood, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Linwood, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
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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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linwood and Minneapolis.
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Start on 213th Lane Northeast
69 m · 11 sec · 213th Lane Northeast
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Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast
777 ft · 39 sec · Regulus Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linwood Drive
917 ft · 45 sec · North Linwood Drive
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Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast
5.4 mi · 10 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on East Viking Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · East Viking Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
23.4 mi · 27 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 Linwood and Minneapolis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 35W
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
23.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Linwood and Mostly Cloudy near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Linwood to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Linwood and 19.7 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Linwood and Mostly Cloudy near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes
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 Lino Lakes.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 27.08 mi (43.58 km).
#1 Linwood
Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,464 |
| Coordinates | 45.3569100, -93.1116100 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
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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