How far is Minneapolis, MN from Arden Hills, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Arden Hills, MN is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Arden Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Arden Hills.
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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
1.4 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 36
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
823 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Snelling Avenue North
2 mi · 3 min · Snelling Avenue North
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Continue on Hamline Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · Hamline Avenue North
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Take the exit slight right toward County East
1054 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West County Road E
104 m · 9 sec · West County Road E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West County Road E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Arden Hills.
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 North
Merge slight left
3.69 mi · 00h 05m
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 Minneapolis and Sunny near Arden Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Arden Hills?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Minneapolis and 4.9 miles from Arden Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Arden Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderdale.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Arden Hills. Straight-line distance: 7.14 mi (11.49 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 Arden Hills
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,196 |
| Coordinates | 45.0502400, -93.1566100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arden Hills (-93.15661, 45.05024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
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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