How far is Minneapolis, MN from Pine City, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Pine City, MN is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 01h 18m.
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 Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Pine City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Pine City.
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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
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7, I 35 Business: Pine City
945 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest
1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Main Street South
2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
126 m · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Railroad Street Southeast
65 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Pine City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MN 36
Keep slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 40m
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 Light Rain Likely near Pine City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Pine City?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Wyoming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Minneapolis and 33.9 miles from Pine City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.53 one way or $17.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Light Rain Likely near Pine City.
Stop Ideas Near Wyoming
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 Wyoming.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Pine City. Straight-line distance: 60.19 mi (96.87 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 Pine City
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 45.8260700, -92.9685400 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine City (-92.96854, 45.82607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
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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