How far is Midway, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Midway, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.52 mi
03h 08m
Flight
157.22 mi
253.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.22 mi
Kilometers
253.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.52 mi
Kilometers
298.56 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Gregory
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Midway
93.2 mi
01h 34m
To Minneapolis
92.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Minneapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 47

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 56%
Fenning Avenue
35.2 mi · 19%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 12%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 3%
State Highway 87
5.36 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gregory
01h 34m from Midway
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Midway and 92.3 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midway and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Gregory

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

44 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

57 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 157.22 mi (253.02 km).

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#1 Midway

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,416
Coordinates46.7819000, -95.2603100
Altitude465
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: County Highway 47 (-95.260131, 46.781902)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.75
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.38 $46.75
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.68 $51.37
Premium $4.39 $28.77 $57.54
Diesel $4.86 $31.86 $63.72

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 Midway and Minneapolis. The current time is 22:41:07.

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.