How far is Minneapolis, MN from Oak Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Oak Grove, MN is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Oak Grove.
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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
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard
1901 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
6.6 mi · 11 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Lake George Boulevard Northwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest
1.3 km · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Oak Grove.
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.
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
Turn right onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
6.56 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Minneapolis and 15.2 miles from Oak Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Oak Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Park
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 Oak Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 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 Oak Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9,027 |
| Coordinates | 45.3408000, -93.3269000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-93.3269, 45.3408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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