How far is Mendota Heights, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Mendota Heights, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendota Heights and Minneapolis.
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Start on the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Continue on South 7th Street
893 ft · 17 sec · South 7th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota
2469 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota, West Bank
140 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street
1698 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1309 ft · 40 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Chicago Avenue South
125 m · 16 sec · Chicago Avenue South
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue South
2035 ft · 1 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 Mendota Heights 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.
Hiawatha Avenue
Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue
4.85 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Mendota Heights and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendota Heights to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Mendota Heights and 8.1 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mendota Heights and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendota Heights and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 9.06 mi (14.58 km).
#1 Mendota Heights
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 11,433 |
| Coordinates | 44.8835800, -93.1382700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
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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