How far is Minneapolis, MN from Mora, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Mora, MN is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.94 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.99 mi
99.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.94 mi
Kilometers
109.34 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Mora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Minneapolis
34 mi
00h 44m
To Mora
34 mi
00h 44m

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
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Mora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 694 East

    2083 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Highway 65 Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue East

    1271 ft · 37 sec · Forest Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Vine Street

    145 m · 21 sec · South Vine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Vine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 65 Northeast
58.5 mi · 86%
I 94 West
6 mi · 9%
I 694 East
1.75 mi · 3%
Washington Avenue South
0.37 mi · 1%
MN 65
0.37 mi · 1%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 65 Northeast

Continue on Highway 65 Northeast

58.5 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 44m from Minneapolis
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Minneapolis and 34 miles from Mora.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mora.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

49 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

71 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

109 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Mora. Straight-line distance: 61.99 mi (99.76 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
Mora

#2 Mora

City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,583
Coordinates45.8769000, -93.2938400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Mora (-93.29384, 45.8769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $8.57
Round trip
$17.13
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.57 $17.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.39 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $4.86 $11.67 $23.35

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 Mora. The current time is 00:45:19.

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.