How far is Minneapolis, MN from Edgerton, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Edgerton, MN is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the Watonwan River
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Edgerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Edgerton.
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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
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
2990 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, US 169 North
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 169 South
2543 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 78: Chestnut Boulevard
69 m · 7 sec
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Continue on County Road 78
1252 ft · 25 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto 147th Street
1775 ft · 43 sec · 147th Street
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Turn left onto Red Rock Drive
1624 ft · 35 sec · Red Rock Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 169 South
80 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
61.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on 2nd Avenue North
2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62
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Turn right onto US Highway 59
12.9 mi · 17 min · US Highway 59
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Turn left onto 20th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 20th Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left onto State Highway 91
8.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 91
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Turn right onto 21st Street
4 mi · 10 min · 21st Street
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Continue on 20th Avenue
2475 ft · 1 min · 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
5.1 mi · 12 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Mill Street
760 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
748 ft · 21 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 Edgerton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 169 South
Continue straight
61.6 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Edgerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Edgerton?
The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Madelia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Minneapolis and 105.3 miles from Edgerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.48 one way or $52.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Edgerton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 160.72 mi (258.66 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 Edgerton
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,129 |
| Coordinates | 43.8724700, -96.1286400 |
| Altitude | 481 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgerton (-96.12864, 43.87247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $29.09 | $58.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.59 | $65.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
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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