How far is Minneapolis, MN from Solway, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Solway, MN is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.97 mi
04h 38m
Flight
196.81 mi
316.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.81 mi
Kilometers
316.74 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.97 mi
Kilometers
366.89 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Solway
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Minneapolis
113.9 mi
02h 19m
To Solway
114.1 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Solway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Solway.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

    130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  19. 19

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  20. 20

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Centerline Road North

    93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centerline Road North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Solway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 15%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 15%
State 64
28.6 mi · 13%
I-94 W
23.5 mi · 10%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 8%
I 94 West
14.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
196.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
02h 19m from Minneapolis
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Light Rain Likely near Solway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Solway?

The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.9 miles from Minneapolis and 114.1 miles from Solway.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.69 one way or $57.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Light Rain Likely near Solway.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cushing, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cushing.

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Solway. Straight-line distance: 196.81 mi (316.74 km).

Minneapolis

#1 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Solway

#2 Solway

Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,955
Coordinates47.5199500, -95.1291800
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Solway (-95.12918, 47.51995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.45 L · about $28.69
Round trip
$57.39
16.08 gal · 60.9 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $28.69 $57.39
Mid-grade $3.92 $31.52 $63.05
Premium $4.39 $35.31 $70.62
Diesel $4.86 $39.11 $78.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Solway. The current time is 04:05:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.