How far is Minneapolis, MN from Hoyt Lakes, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Hoyt Lakes, MN is about 211.9 miles (341 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Hoyt Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Hoyt Lakes.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik
1280 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on South Broadway
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto State Highway 135
11.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 135
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Continue on County Highway 100
1983 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 100
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Continue on West 3rd Avenue North
1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Highway 110
1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110
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Continue on County Highway 110
1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110
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Continue on Kennedy Memorial Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Memorial Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Hoyt Lakes.
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
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Hoyt Lakes?
The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Minneapolis and 105.9 miles from Hoyt Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Rain Showers near Hoyt Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake
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 Sturgeon Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Hoyt Lakes. Straight-line distance: 183.52 mi (295.35 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 Hoyt Lakes
City in St.
| Population | 1,927 |
| Coordinates | 47.5196500, -92.1385100 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoyt Lakes (-92.13851, 47.51965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $26.70 | $53.39 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.85 | $65.70 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $36.38 | $72.77 |
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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