How far is Minneapolis, MN from Grant, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Grant, MN is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.07 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.7 mi
30.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.13 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grant
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Grant
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Minneapolis
11.5 mi
00h 18m
To Grant
11.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    1.4 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W North

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 36

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CH 29: Hilton Trail

    1473 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hilton Trail North

    25 m · 8 sec · Hilton Trail North

  10. 10

    Continue on Hilton Trail North

    135 m · 38 sec · Hilton Trail North

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hilton Trail North

    41 m · 6 sec · Hilton Trail North

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Hilton Trail North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stillwater Road

    736 ft · 20 sec · Stillwater Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 75th Street North

    1.6 km · 3 min · 75th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jamaca Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jamaca Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dellwood Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dellwood Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dellwood Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
12.7 mi · 55%
I 35W North
3.91 mi · 17%
Jamaca Avenue North
1.87 mi · 8%
Hilton Trail North
1.58 mi · 7%
75th Street North
1 mi · 4%
Washington Avenue South
0.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight right to continue on MN 36

12.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 18m from Minneapolis
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Grant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Minneapolis and 11.6 miles from Grant.

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

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Grant.

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Grant. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 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 Grant

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,147
Coordinates45.0844100, -92.9104900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Grant (-92.91049, 45.08441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.18 $6.35
Premium $4.39 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $4.86 $3.94 $7.88

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 Grant. The current time is 21:39:57.

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.