How far is Minneapolis, MN from Blue Earth, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Blue Earth, MN is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Blue Earth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Blue Earth.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
124 m · 16 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-35W South
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2677 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
91.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Sioux Falls
2711 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Blue Earth
1564 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 169
3262 ft · 46 sec · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairgrounds Road
8 m · 1 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairgrounds Road
1937 ft · 57 sec · Fairgrounds Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
46 m · 8 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Blue Earth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-35W South
Merge slight right
91.2 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Minneapolis and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Blue Earth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Blue Earth?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Owatonna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Minneapolis and 67.4 miles from Blue Earth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Minneapolis and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Blue Earth.
Stop Ideas Near Owatonna
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 Owatonna.
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Blue Earth. Straight-line distance: 101.59 mi (163.5 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 Blue Earth
City in Minnesota
| Population | 3,098 |
| Coordinates | 43.6374600, -94.1021800 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Earth (-94.10218, 43.63746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $18.66 | $37.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $20.91 | $41.81 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
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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