How far is Minneapolis, MN from Lake Eunice, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Lake Eunice, MN is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Lake Eunice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Lake Eunice.
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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
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Head Lake Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Head Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Road 31
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 31
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pike Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Pike Drive
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Continue on County Highway 20
1805 ft · 51 sec · County Highway 20
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Turn right onto County Highway 22
2.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway 22
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Lake Eunice.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
150 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Light Rain Likely near Lake Eunice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Lake Eunice?
The road trip is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Sauk Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Minneapolis and 107.6 miles from Lake Eunice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.05 one way or $54.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Light Rain Likely near Lake Eunice.
Stop Ideas Near Sauk Centre
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 Sauk Centre.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Lake Eunice. Straight-line distance: 178.4 mi (287.11 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 Lake Eunice
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 46.7460700, -95.9692200 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Eunice (-95.96922, 46.74607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $27.05 | $54.11 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.29 | $66.58 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $36.87 | $73.74 |
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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