How far is Minneapolis, MN from Victoria, MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Victoria, MN is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.4 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.19 mi
34.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.19 mi
Kilometers
34.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.4 mi
Kilometers
39.26 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victoria
Mon, Jun 1, 8:49 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Mon, Jun 1, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-06-01T08:12
Arrive Victoria
Mon, Jun 1, 8:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minneapolis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hopkins
MN

University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

From Minneapolis
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Victoria
12.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia

    837 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia

    1720 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 South

    1468 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    123 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South

    832 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West

    1299 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hazeltine Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Hazeltine Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Arboretum Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Arboretum Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Victoria Drive

    24 m · 2 sec · Victoria Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Victoria Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Minnesota State Highway 7
12.1 mi · 50%
MN 100 South
2.58 mi · 11%
Arboretum Boulevard
2.19 mi · 9%
Hazeltine Boulevard
2.19 mi · 9%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1.29 mi · 5%
Washington Avenue South
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Minnesota State Highway 7

Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

12.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkins
00h 18m from Minneapolis
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Victoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Hopkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Minneapolis and 12.2 miles from Victoria.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Victoria.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hopkins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

83 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.11 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
Victoria

#2 Victoria

City in Minnesota, United States

Population10,667
Coordinates44.8585700, -93.6616300
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Victoria (-93.66163, 44.85857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.37 $6.74
Premium $4.39 $3.78 $7.55
Diesel $4.86 $4.18 $8.37

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Victoria. The current time is 08:12:00.

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.