How far is Minneapolis, MN from Collegeville, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Collegeville, MN is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.99 mi
01h 30m
Flight
68.25 mi
109.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.25 mi
Kilometers
109.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.99 mi
Kilometers
120.69 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collegeville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Mon, Jun 1, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-06-01T11:44
Arrive Collegeville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Minneapolis
37.5 mi
00h 45m
To Collegeville
37.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Collegeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Collegeville.

  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

    39.7 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Saint Joseph

    1843 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 2

    1451 ft · 41 sec · County Road 2

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    117 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road 2

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 2

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 75

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 75

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Collegeville Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Collegeville Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Old Collegeville Road

    103 m · 15 sec · Old Collegeville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Collegeville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Collegeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
56.8 mi · 76%
I 94 West
14.1 mi · 19%
Collegeville Road
1.34 mi · 2%
County Road 2
1.04 mi · 1%
County Road 75
0.82 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue South
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

39.7 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 45m from Minneapolis
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Collegeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Collegeville?

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Minneapolis and 37.5 miles from Collegeville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Collegeville.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Collegeville. Straight-line distance: 68.25 mi (109.83 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
Collegeville

#2 Collegeville

Urban township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,478
Coordinates45.5944100, -94.3630500
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Collegeville (-94.36305, 45.59441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.92
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.46 $18.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.39 $20.78
Premium $4.39 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $4.86 $12.89 $25.78

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Collegeville. The current time is 11:44:29.

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.