How far is Minneapolis, MN from Hanover, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Hanover, MN is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Hanover.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on I-94 W
3 mi · 3 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 30: Maple Grove Parkway
2439 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Maple Grove Parkway
2124 ft · 56 sec · Maple Grove Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 30
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 30
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 30
2.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 30
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Turn right onto Oakdale Drive
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 19
2647 ft · 52 sec · County Road 19
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Turn left onto 109th Avenue North
1.5 mi · 3 min · 109th Avenue North
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Continue on Rosedale Avenue North
899 ft · 18 sec · Rosedale Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Labeaux Avenue Northeast
34 m · 2 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Labeaux Avenue Northeast
66 m · 8 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Labeaux Avenue Northeast
28 m · 9 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Labeaux Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Hanover.
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 94 West
Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Hanover?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Minneapolis and 14.2 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 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 Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.17 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 Hanover
City in Minnesota
| Population | 2,793 |
| Coordinates | 45.1558000, -93.6663500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-93.66635, 45.1558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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