How far is Minneapolis, MN from Newport, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Newport, MN is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.14 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.81 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, May 13, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Wed, May 13, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-05-13T13:19
Arrive Newport
Wed, May 13, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From Minneapolis
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Newport
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    1 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 11th Avenue South

    1642 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    822 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    2946 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Glen Road

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Glen Road

    69 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Glen Road

    1454 ft · 45 sec · Glen Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2527 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
10.9 mi · 57%
US 10 East
6.08 mi · 32%
Washington Avenue South
0.64 mi · 3%
Glen Road
0.6 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
11th Avenue South
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 14m from Minneapolis
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Minneapolis and 9.6 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Newport.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Newport. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 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
Newport

#2 Newport

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population4,138
Coordinates44.8663600, -93.0004900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Newport (-93.00049, 44.86636)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.43
Round trip
$4.85
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.43 $4.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.67 $5.33
Premium $4.39 $2.99 $5.97
Diesel $4.86 $3.31 $6.62

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Newport. The current time is 13:19:34.

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.