How far is Minneapolis, MN from Dundas, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Dundas, MN is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pennington County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Dundas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Dundas.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
124 m · 16 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-35W South
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2677 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
37.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 1
1827 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Millersburg Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · Millersburg Boulevard
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Continue on West Avenue West
3267 ft · 1 min · West Avenue West
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Turn left onto Railway Street South
1403 ft · 44 sec · Railway Street South
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Turn right onto Hester Street
1325 ft · 45 sec · Hester Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
23 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Dundas.
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.
I-35W South
Merge slight right
37.7 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dundas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Dundas?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Minneapolis and 22.2 miles from Dundas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dundas.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Park
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 Deer Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Dundas. Straight-line distance: 38.16 mi (61.41 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 Dundas
City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,652 |
| Coordinates | 44.4294100, -93.2018800 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dundas (-93.20188, 44.42941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
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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