How far is Minneapolis, MN from Stewartville, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Stewartville, MN is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.41 mi
02h 07m
Flight
86.6 mi
139.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.6 mi
Kilometers
139.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.41 mi
Kilometers
158.37 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stewartville
Sun, May 31, 11:33 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Sun, May 31, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-05-31T09:26
Arrive Stewartville
Sun, May 31, 11:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dennison
MN

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

From Minneapolis
49.2 mi
01h 03m
To Stewartville
49.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 35W South

    2309 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 East: Hiawatha Avenue

    883 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    699 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South 8th Street

    768 ft · 13 sec · South 8th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hiawatha Avenue

    5.2 mi · 10 min · Hiawatha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Minnehaha Avenue

    657 ft · 12 sec · Minnehaha Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East, MN 62 East

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South: Stewartville

    1306 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Stewartville

    1210 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South Broadway Avenue

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 63 South

    3 mi · 5 min · Highway 63 South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
37.6 mi · 38%
Rochester
21 mi · 21%
MN 13 North
10.8 mi · 11%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 6%
South Broadway Avenue
5.32 mi · 5%
Hiawatha Avenue
5.17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

21 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dennison
01h 03m from Minneapolis
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Minneapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stewartville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Dennison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Minneapolis and 49.2 miles from Stewartville.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Minneapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stewartville.

Stop Ideas Near Dennison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dennison, 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 Dennison.

RAIL

Red Wing station

43 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

63 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

118 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Stewartville. Straight-line distance: 86.6 mi (139.37 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
Stewartville

#2 Stewartville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,095
Coordinates43.8555200, -92.4885100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Stewartville (-92.48851, 43.85552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.77
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.38 $24.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.61 $27.21
Premium $4.39 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $4.86 $16.88 $33.76

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Stewartville. The current time is 09:26:25.

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.