How far is Minneapolis, MN from Hermantown, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Hermantown, MN is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
152.32 mi
02h 51m
Flight
135.51 mi
218.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.51 mi
Kilometers
218.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.32 mi
Kilometers
245.14 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hermantown
Mon, May 4, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Mon, May 4, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-05-04T16:48
Arrive Hermantown
Mon, May 4, 7:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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

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
Mission Creek
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Minneapolis
76.1 mi
01h 25m
To Hermantown
76.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Maple Grove Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ugstad Road

    80 m · 7 sec · Ugstad Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ugstad Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
138 mi · 91%
Midway Road
6.9 mi · 5%
I 35W North
3.91 mi · 3%
Maple Grove Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue South
0.89 mi · 1%
CR 13
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mission Creek
01h 25m from Minneapolis
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Minneapolis and 76.2 miles from Hermantown.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Minneapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.

Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

103 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

109 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

115 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Hermantown. Straight-line distance: 135.51 mi (218.09 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
Hermantown

#2 Hermantown

City in St.

Population9,504
Coordinates46.8068900, -92.2382500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Hermantown (-92.23825, 46.80689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.39 $23.63 $47.26
Diesel $4.86 $26.17 $52.34

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Hermantown. The current time is 16:48:45.

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.