How far is Minneapolis, MN from Clinton, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Clinton, MN is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Clinton.
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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
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
12.3 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
41 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Babcock Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1234 ft · 19 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Continue on US 12
1 km · 51 sec · US 12
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Turn slight right onto 60th Street Southeast
2418 ft · 39 sec · 60th Street Southeast
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Merge slight left onto US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Nelson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Boulevard
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.1 mi · 6 min · US 12
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Continue on 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on 60th Street Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 60th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 12
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Continue on Cokato Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cokato Street
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Continue on 50th Street Southwest
2.7 mi · 3 min · 50th Street Southwest
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Continue on US 12
2 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Continue on Parker Avenue East
11.8 mi · 13 min · Parker Avenue East
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Turn right onto North Sibley Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Sibley Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 12
13.3 mi · 18 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 15th Ave Northeast
6.8 mi · 9 min · 15th Ave Northeast
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on US 12
4.6 mi · 7 min · US 12
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southeast
2319 ft · 1 min · Litchfield Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Pacific Avenue Southeast
1025 ft · 29 sec · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
2147 ft · 1 min · Highway 12 Bypass Southwest
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Continue on Litchfield Avenue Southwest
1725 ft · 53 sec · Litchfield Avenue Southwest
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Continue on US 12
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
34 m · 2 sec · US 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US 12
2670 ft · 46 sec · US 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 12
29 m · 2 sec · US 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US 12
4.2 mi · 5 min · US 12
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Continue on Pacific Avenue Southeast
24.6 mi · 36 min · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 14th Street North
1225 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street North
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Continue on Church Street
552 ft · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
41.3 mi · 47 min · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Minnesota Avenue
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
41.3 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Clinton?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Kandiyohi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Minneapolis and 89 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Kandiyohi
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 Kandiyohi.
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 157.78 mi (253.93 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 Clinton
City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 45.4602400, -96.4336700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-96.43367, 45.46024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.58 | $49.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.50 | $60.99 |
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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