How far is Minneapolis, MN from Columbia Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Columbia Heights, MN is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Columbia Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Columbia Heights.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue South
916 ft · 32 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Bridge
1886 ft · 54 sec · 3rd Avenue Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Central Avenue
759 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast University Avenue
3.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast University Avenue
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Continue on University Avenue Northeast
1919 ft · 36 sec · University Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Columbia Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast University Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast University Avenue
3.5 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Columbia Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Columbia Heights?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Anthony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Minneapolis and 2.3 miles from Columbia Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Columbia Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Anthony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Anthony.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Columbia Heights. Straight-line distance: 4.2 mi (6.76 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 Columbia Heights
City in Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 20,381 |
| Coordinates | 45.0408000, -93.2630000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia Heights (-93.263, 45.0408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.63 | $1.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
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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