How far is Madison Lake, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Madison Lake, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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 Rice County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison Lake and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Lake and Minneapolis.
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Start on Chestnut Avenue
6 m · 6 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
111 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Walnut Avenue
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Continue on Highway 60
5.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 60
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Continue on State Highway 60
11.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 60 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
2634 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South
1682 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · 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 Madison 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.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Madison Lake and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison Lake to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Dundas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Madison Lake and 38.8 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Madison Lake and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Dundas
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 Dundas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison Lake and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 60.07 mi (96.67 km).
#1 Madison Lake
Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 44.2044100, -93.8155100 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
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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