How far is Minneapolis, MN from New Prague, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to New Prague, MN is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
45.12 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.83 mi
54.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.12 mi
Kilometers
72.61 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Prague
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-23T09:02
Arrive New Prague
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Minneapolis
22.6 mi
00h 29m
To New Prague
22.6 mi
00h 29m

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
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and New Prague.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South

    1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    124 m · 16 sec · South 10th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-35W South

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2677 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 260th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West

    5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 19

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 19

  14. 14

    Continue on 280th Street West

    1218 ft · 30 sec · 280th Street West

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East

    32 m · 3 sec · Main Street East

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street East

    779 ft · 19 sec · Main Street East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street East

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street East

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street East

    16 m · 2 sec · Main Street East

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street East

    526 ft · 15 sec · Main Street East

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Avenue Southeast

    30 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    53 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-35W South
28.4 mi · 63%
State Highway 19
5.25 mi · 12%
30th Street West
5.06 mi · 11%
Natchez Avenue
2.04 mi · 5%
260th Street East
1.92 mi · 4%
Main Street East
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 29m from Minneapolis
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Prague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to New Prague?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Minneapolis and 22.6 miles from New Prague.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 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 New Prague.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and New Prague. Straight-line distance: 33.83 mi (54.45 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
New Prague

#2 New Prague

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,820
Coordinates44.5433000, -93.5760700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: New Prague (-93.57607, 44.5433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.35
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.67 $11.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.23 $12.47
Premium $4.39 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $4.86 $7.73 $15.47

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 New Prague. The current time is 09:02:16.

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.