How far is Minneapolis, MN from Farming, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Farming, MN is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.36 mi
01h 53m
Flight
74.7 mi
120.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.7 mi
Kilometers
120.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.36 mi
Kilometers
143.81 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farming
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Farming
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Becker
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Minneapolis
44.6 mi
00h 56m
To Farming
44.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville

    865 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue Southwest

    1858 ft · 56 sec · Grant Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    1689 ft · 48 sec · Main Street West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 23

    6.3 mi · 15 min · County Road 23

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Highway 42

    24 m · 2 sec · County Highway 42

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 42

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
53.1 mi · 59%
MN 23 West
14.7 mi · 16%
I 94 West
14.1 mi · 16%
County Road 23
6.32 mi · 7%
Washington Avenue South
0.37 mi
Grant Avenue Southwest
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

36 mi · 00h 39m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Becker
00h 56m from Minneapolis
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Farming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Becker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Minneapolis and 44.7 miles from Farming.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 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 Farming.

Stop Ideas Near Becker

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

29 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

72 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Farming. Straight-line distance: 74.7 mi (120.22 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
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#2 Farming

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,083
Coordinates45.5152400, -94.5980600
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Farming (-94.59806, 45.51524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.35 $24.70
Premium $4.39 $13.83 $27.67
Diesel $4.86 $15.32 $30.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Farming. The current time is 09:08:32.

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.