How far is Minneapolis, MN from North Oaks, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to North Oaks, MN is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and North Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and North Oaks.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.4 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 96
79 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway 96
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway 96
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Turn left onto Pleasant Lake Road
2224 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn right onto East Oriole Lane
698 ft · 35 sec · East Oriole Lane
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Turn left onto North Oaks Road
1054 ft · 29 sec · North Oaks Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oaks Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and North Oaks.
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.
MN 36
Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to North Oaks?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Minneapolis and 8.4 miles from North Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 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 North Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near New Brighton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Brighton.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and North Oaks. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.93 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 North Oaks
City in the U.
| Population | 5,345 |
| Coordinates | 45.1027400, -93.0791100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Oaks (-93.07911, 45.10274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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