How far is Minneapolis, MN from Le Center, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Le Center, MN is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Former city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Le Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Le Center.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
124 m · 16 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-35W South
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2677 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right
27.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 260th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19
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Turn left onto 141st Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · 141st Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 320th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
76 m · 7 sec
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Continue on 320th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 320th Street
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Continue on 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Continue on North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Waterville Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Le Center.
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-35W South
Merge slight right
27.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Le Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Le Center?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Minneapolis and 31.5 miles from Le Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Minneapolis and Sunny near Le Center.
Stop Ideas Near New Market
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 New Market.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Le Center. Straight-line distance: 46.8 mi (75.31 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 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Le Center (-93.73023, 44.38941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
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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