How far is Minneapolis, MN from Olmsted County, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Olmsted County, MN is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Olmsted County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Olmsted County.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward I 35W South
2309 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 East: Hiawatha Avenue
883 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
699 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 8th Street
768 ft · 13 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on Hiawatha Avenue
5.2 mi · 10 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Continue on Minnehaha Avenue
657 ft · 12 sec · Minnehaha Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East, MN 62 East
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: W Circle Drive, 55th Street NW
1356 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 55th Street Northwest
1.9 mi · 3 min · 55th Street Northwest
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Continue on 48th Street Northeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · 48th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue North
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast
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Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Towne Club Parkway Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast
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Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
64 m · 6 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast
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Turn right
42 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1726 ft · 3 min
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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 Olmsted County.
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.
Rochester
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 00h 24m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Olmsted County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Olmsted County?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Minneapolis and 45.7 miles from Olmsted County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Olmsted County.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cannon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Olmsted County. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.29 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 Olmsted County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 159,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0037500, -92.4017700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olmsted County (-92.40177, 44.00375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
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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