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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.54 mi
03h 00m
Flight
120.4 mi
193.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.4 mi
Kilometers
193.76 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.54 mi
Kilometers
235.83 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breezy Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-23T07:57
Arrive Breezy Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watab
MN

Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA

From Minneapolis
73.2 mi
01h 30m
To Breezy Point
73.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    32.4 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2133 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 18

    542 ft · 17 sec · County Road 18

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 18

    42 m · 4 sec · County Road 18

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 18

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 18

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Pine Drive

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Red Pine Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bluebird Lane

    36 m · 5 sec · Bluebird Lane

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
42.2 mi · 29%
I-94 W
23.5 mi · 16%
I 94 West
14.1 mi · 10%
County Road 18
4.52 mi · 3%
Red Pine Drive
4.31 mi · 3%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watab
01h 30m from Minneapolis
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watab, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watab.

RAIL

St. Cloud

12 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

89 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

111 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Breezy Point. Straight-line distance: 120.4 mi (193.76 km).

Minneapolis

#1 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
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#2 Breezy Point

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,435
Coordinates46.5900100, -94.2198200
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Breezy Point (-94.21982, 46.59001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.57 L · about $18.45
Round trip
$36.90
10.34 gal · 39.14 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Breezy Point. The current time is 07:57:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.