How far is Minneapolis, MN from Alma, WI?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Alma, WI is about 93 miles (149.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Alma.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue South
1642 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
822 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
2946 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
16.8 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Point Douglas Drive South
3.1 mi · 5 min · Point Douglas Drive South
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Continue on US Highway 10
150 m · 18 sec · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto Broad Street
899 ft · 23 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
15.4 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on WI-35
2.7 mi · 4 min · WI-35
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Continue on Great River Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Road 35
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Road 35
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Alma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South
16.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain leaving Minneapolis and Rain Showers near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Alma?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Diamond Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Minneapolis and 46.6 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Minneapolis and Rain Showers near Alma.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bluff
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 Diamond Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Alma. Straight-line distance: 80.47 mi (129.51 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alma
City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,095 |
| Coordinates | 44.3199700, -91.9148800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-91.91488, 44.31997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $4.25 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
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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