How far is Minneapolis, MN from Clara City, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Clara City, MN is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Clara City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Clara City.
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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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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
837 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
1720 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 South
1468 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
832 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1299 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
18.7 mi · 27 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
47 m · 2 sec · 195th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
15.9 mi · 20 min · 195th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street South
2609 ft · 1 min · Main Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest
17 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Clara City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Exit the roundabout
50.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clara City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Clara City?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Hutchinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Minneapolis and 55.1 miles from Clara City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minneapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clara City.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchinson
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 Hutchinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Clara City. Straight-line distance: 102.79 mi (165.43 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 Clara City
City in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,276 |
| Coordinates | 44.9549600, -95.3664000 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clara City (-95.3664, 44.95496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.17 | $30.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.00 | $33.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
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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