How far is Minneapolis, MN from Arnold, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Arnold, MN is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Arnold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Arnold.
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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 left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
123.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
1921 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mesaba Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mesaba Avenue
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Turn right onto East 13th Street
805 ft · 23 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn left onto East Skyline Parkway
2083 ft · 57 sec · East Skyline Parkway
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Turn straight onto Kenwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Continue on Howard Gnesen Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Howard Gnesen Road
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Turn right onto West Tischer Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Tischer Road
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Turn left onto Arnold Road
17 m · 2 sec · Arnold Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arnold Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Arnold.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 36
Keep slight left
124 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Minneapolis and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Arnold?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Minneapolis and 81.1 miles from Arnold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Minneapolis and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 142.88 mi (229.95 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 Arnold
Arnold is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8802200, -92.0904700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnold (-92.09047, 46.88022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.12 | $50.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
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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