How far is Minneapolis, MN from Nowthen, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lyon County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Nowthen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Nowthen.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 252 North
2611 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North
2190 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
34 m · 3 sec · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Nowthen.
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.
US 10 West
Merge slight left
9.89 mi · 00h 11m
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 Nowthen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Nowthen?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Co on Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Minneapolis and 16 miles from Nowthen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 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 Nowthen.
Stop Ideas Near Co on Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
Golden Valley City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Co on Creek.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.95 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 Nowthen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,732 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -93.4702300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
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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