How far is Minneapolis, MN from Scandia, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Scandia, MN is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Scandia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Scandia.
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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
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 97, CR 23
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 97 East
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Drive Northeast
906 ft · 17 sec · Lake Drive Northeast
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Continue on Scandia Trail North
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scandia Trail North
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Continue on Scanida Trail North
650 ft · 10 sec · Scanida Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scandia Trail North
72 m · 4 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
1400 ft · 22 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Continue on Scandia Trail North
2125 ft · 37 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scandia Trail North
39 m · 2 sec · Scandia Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Scandia Trail North
8.5 mi · 12 min · Scandia Trail North
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Turn right onto Oakhill Road North
1597 ft · 49 sec · Oakhill Road North
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Turn left onto Olinda Trail North
51 m · 7 sec · Olinda Trail North
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Turn right
27 m · 6 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 Scandia.
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.
MN 36
Keep slight left
13.8 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.
Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Scandia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Scandia?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 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?
Lino Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Minneapolis and 19 miles from Scandia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Scandia.
Stop Ideas Near Lino Lakes
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 Lino Lakes.
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Scandia. Straight-line distance: 29.26 mi (47.09 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 Scandia
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,168 |
| Coordinates | 45.2535800, -92.8057700 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scandia (-92.80577, 45.25358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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