How far is Minneapolis, MN from Fredenberg, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Fredenberg, MN is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Fredenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Fredenberg.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.4 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Midway Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road
36 m · 3 sec · Midway Road
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Exit the rotary onto Midway Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 194
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 194
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 194
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 194
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Merge slight left onto Miller Trunk Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Miller Trunk Highway
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Turn left onto Ugstad Road
2499 ft · 52 sec · Ugstad Road
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Turn straight onto Lavaque Bypass Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lavaque Bypass Road
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Continue on Lavaque Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Lavaque Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lavaque Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Fredenberg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 36
Keep slight left
114 mi · 02h 02m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Fredenberg?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Minneapolis and 82.4 miles from Fredenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Fredenberg. Straight-line distance: 146.64 mi (235.99 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 Fredenberg
Township in St.
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 46.9738300, -92.2171300 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredenberg (-92.21713, 46.97383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $20.74 | $41.47 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $22.78 | $45.56 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
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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