How far is Minneapolis, MN from Hibbing, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.59 mi
04h 01m
Flight
169.8 mi
273.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.8 mi
Kilometers
273.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.59 mi
Kilometers
334.08 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hibbing
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-23T00:12
Arrive Hibbing
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Minneapolis
103.8 mi
02h 00m
To Hibbing
103.8 mi
02h 00m

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
68°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

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 Hibbing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1205 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    53 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge

    117 m · 7 sec · Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 37

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 37

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37

    13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37

  21. 21

    Continue on 40th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 40th Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Beltline

    6 m · 1 sec · East Beltline

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Beltline

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 25th Street

    70 m · 9 sec · East 25th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Drive

    2591 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Howard Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Howard Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
129 mi · 62%
MN 33
51.5 mi · 25%
State Highway 37
17.7 mi · 9%
I 35W North
3.91 mi · 2%
40th Street
1.65 mi · 1%
East Beltline
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
02h 00m from Minneapolis
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Chance Light Rain near Hibbing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Minneapolis and 103.8 miles from Hibbing.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Chance Light Rain near Hibbing.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 169.8 mi (273.27 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
Hibbing

#2 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $26.16
Round trip
$52.32
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.16 $52.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.74 $57.48
Premium $4.39 $32.19 $64.39
Diesel $4.86 $35.65 $71.31

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 Hibbing. The current time is 00:12:21.

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.