How far is Minneapolis, MN from Wheaton, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Wheaton, MN is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 Wheaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Wheaton.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 27 West, CR 46
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
64 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1542 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
529 ft · 15 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn left onto Broadway
2294 ft · 39 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Wheaton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
99.3 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Wheaton?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Freeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Minneapolis and 92.6 miles from Wheaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wheaton.
Stop Ideas Near Freeport
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 Freeport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Wheaton. Straight-line distance: 166.98 mi (268.73 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 Wheaton
Human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 45.8044100, -96.4992300 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheaton (-96.49923, 45.80441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.56 | $51.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $28.64 | $57.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
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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