How far is Minneapolis, MN from Orrock, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Orrock, MN is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Orrock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Orrock.
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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
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on I-94 W
8.7 mi · 10 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
2675 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
134 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
2496 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Voyageur Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1541 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 15
6.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto 237th Avenue Northwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 237th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 5
2156 ft · 59 sec · County Road 5
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Continue on 184th Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · 184th Street
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Turn left onto 261st Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · 261st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 261st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Orrock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orrock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Orrock?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Minneapolis and 24.4 miles from Orrock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 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 Orrock.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Orrock. Straight-line distance: 39.45 mi (63.49 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 Orrock
Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 45.4438500, -93.7363600 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orrock (-93.73636, 45.44385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.73 |
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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