How far is Minneapolis, MN from Hugo, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Hugo, MN is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Hugo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Hugo.
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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 right to continue on MN 36
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
1095 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 14 East
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2355 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Frenchman Road North
1.4 mi · 3 min · Frenchman Road North
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Turn left onto Forest Boulevard North
1045 ft · 16 sec · Forest Boulevard North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Boulevard North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Hugo.
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 35E North
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
8.93 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Minneapolis and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hugo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Hugo?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.3 miles from Minneapolis and 12.4 miles from Hugo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Minneapolis and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Hugo.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Hugo. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.19 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 Hugo
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 15,452 |
| Coordinates | 45.1599700, -92.9932700 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hugo (-92.99327, 45.15997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
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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