How far is Minneapolis, MN from Sleepy Eye, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Sleepy Eye, MN is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Sleepy Eye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Sleepy Eye.
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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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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
837 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
1720 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 South
1468 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
832 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
12.8 mi · 16 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
29.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 15
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
43 m · 6 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
1269 ft · 24 sec · US Highway 14
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Continue on 7th North Street
1620 ft · 44 sec · 7th North Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Continue on 20th North Street
1789 ft · 36 sec · 20th North Street
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Continue on Highway 14 West
2719 ft · 52 sec · Highway 14 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 14 West
43 m · 2 sec · Highway 14 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 14 West
1068 ft · 20 sec · Highway 14 West
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Continue on US Highway 14
3069 ft · 1 min · US Highway 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
30 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
10 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on Main Street East
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Sleepy Eye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 212
Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sleepy Eye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Sleepy Eye?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Minneapolis and 55 miles from Sleepy Eye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 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 Sleepy Eye.
Stop Ideas Near Glencoe
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 Glencoe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Sleepy Eye. Straight-line distance: 85.9 mi (138.25 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 Sleepy Eye
City in Brown County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,329 |
| Coordinates | 44.2971800, -94.7241500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sleepy Eye (-94.72415, 44.29718)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.21 | $30.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
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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