How far is Minneapolis, MN from Young America (historical), MN?

The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Young America (historical), MN is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
43.45 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.6 mi
55.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.45 mi
Kilometers
69.92 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Minneapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minneapolis
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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

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
Chanhassen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Minneapolis
21.7 mi
00h 28m
To Young America (historical)
21.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Young America (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Young America (historical).

  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

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Faxon Road

    1472 ft · 41 sec · Faxon Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    18 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    2283 ft · 2 min · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    980 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Young America (historical).

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212
30.5 mi · 70%
MN 100 South
6.11 mi · 14%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 4%
Southeast 2nd Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
MN 62 West
0.47 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue South
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 212

Keep slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chanhassen
00h 28m from Minneapolis
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Young America (historical)?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Minneapolis and 21.7 miles from Young America (historical).

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

29 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Young America (historical). Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.69 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
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#2 Young America (historical)

This Carver County city in Minnesota, with a population of about 1,530, is situated at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Population1,530
Coordinates44.7827400, -93.9135800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Minneapolis (-93.26384, 44.97997)
End: Young America (historical) (-93.91358, 44.78274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.46
Round trip
$10.92
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.46 $10.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.00 $12.00
Premium $4.39 $6.72 $13.44
Diesel $4.86 $7.44 $14.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Young America (historical). The current time is 05:50:40.

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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.