How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Hibbing, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.89 mi
04h 11m
Flight
173.46 mi
279.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.46 mi
Kilometers
279.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.89 mi
Kilometers
328.13 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka Mills
Wed, May 13, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka Mills
2026-05-12T18:57
Arrive Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka Mills
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
McGrath
MN

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

From Minnetonka Mills
101.9 mi
02h 05m
To Hibbing
102 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and Hibbing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Hibbing.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 17 sec · Shady Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 North

    49 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1251 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass

    1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 169

    26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169

    6.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 210

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    35.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    45 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    632 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 42nd Street

    847 ft · 22 sec · West 42nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Howard Street

    1000 ft · 32 sec · East Howard Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Hibbing.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 169
66.8 mi · 33%
State Highway 65
54.8 mi · 27%
I 494 North
10.2 mi · 5%
I 94 West
8.87 mi · 4%
MN 101 North Bypass
7.17 mi · 4%
1st Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn right onto State Highway 65

35.8 mi · 00h 45m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
02h 05m from Minnetonka Mills
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka Mills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Hibbing?

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 102 miles from Hibbing.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 173.46 mi (279.15 km).

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#1 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Hibbing

#2 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.23 L · about $25.66
Round trip
$51.32
14.38 gal · 54.46 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.66 $51.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.19 $56.38
Premium $4.39 $31.58 $63.16
Diesel $4.86 $34.97 $69.94

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka Mills and Hibbing. The current time is 18:57:41.

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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.