How far is Minneapolis, MN from Chisholm, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Chisholm, MN is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Chisholm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Chisholm.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
1205 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
117 m · 7 sec · Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 37
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 37
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37
13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on 40th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 40th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Beltline
6 m · 1 sec · East Beltline
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline
6.6 mi · 8 min · East Beltline
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Take the exit slight right
2562 ft · 51 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 73
45 m · 8 sec · State Highway 73
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 73
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on West Lake Street
899 ft · 30 sec · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
20 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Chisholm.
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
105 mi · 01h 52m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Chisholm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Chisholm?
The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Minneapolis and 106.6 miles from Chisholm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.84 one way or $53.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Chisholm.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake
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 Sturgeon Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Chisholm. Straight-line distance: 174.31 mi (280.53 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 Chisholm
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,803 |
| Coordinates | 47.4891000, -92.8838000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chisholm (-92.8838, 47.4891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $29.49 | $58.97 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.03 | $66.06 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
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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