How far is Minneapolis, MN from Breezy Point, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Breezy Point, MN is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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.
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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 00m.
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 Benton County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Breezy Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Breezy Point.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right
32.4 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right
2133 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto County Road 18
542 ft · 17 sec · County Road 18
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 18
42 m · 4 sec · County Road 18
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 18
4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 18
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Pine Drive
4.3 mi · 6 min · Red Pine Drive
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Turn left onto Bluebird Lane
36 m · 5 sec · Bluebird Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluebird Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Breezy Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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54.4 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Light Rain Likely near Breezy Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Breezy Point?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Minneapolis and 73.3 miles from Breezy Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.45 one way or $36.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Light Rain Likely near Breezy Point.
Stop Ideas Near Watab
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 Watab.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Breezy Point. Straight-line distance: 120.4 mi (193.76 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 Breezy Point
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,435 |
| Coordinates | 46.5900100, -94.2198200 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breezy Point (-94.21982, 46.59001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $22.71 | $45.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.15 | $50.29 |
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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