How far is Minneapolis, MN from Roseville, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Roseville, MN is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Roseville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Roseville.
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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 right to continue on MN 36
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hamline Avenue
619 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
717 ft · 30 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Hamline Avenue North
1062 ft · 26 sec · Hamline Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamline Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Roseville.
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.
I 35W North
Merge slight left
3.69 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Mostly Sunny near Roseville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Roseville?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Minneapolis and 3.7 miles from Roseville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minneapolis and Mostly Sunny near Roseville.
Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderdale.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Roseville. Straight-line distance: 5.54 mi (8.92 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 Roseville
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 36,178 |
| Coordinates | 45.0060800, -93.1566100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseville (-93.15661, 45.00608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.26 | $2.53 |
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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