How far is Minnetrista, MN from Wabasha, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetrista, MN to Wabasha, MN is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetrista and Wabasha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetrista and Wabasha.
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Start on the route
2313 ft · 3 min
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Turn right
30 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 15
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 15
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Turn right onto Westedge Boulevard
2789 ft · 2 min · Westedge Boulevard
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Turn right onto Halstead Lane
1939 ft · 1 min · Halstead Lane
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Turn left onto Pine Road
120 m · 20 sec · Pine Road
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Turn right onto Westedge Boulevard
1916 ft · 59 sec · Westedge Boulevard
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Continue on Westedge Boulevard
1324 ft · 36 sec · Westedge Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 44
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 44
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left onto Arboretum Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Arboretum Boulevard
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Continue on Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 78th Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West 78th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
15 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 149, MN 55: Dodd Road
1701 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Dodd Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Dodd Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on MN 50, MN 56: Red Wing, Farmington
107 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
37 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
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Turn left onto 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on 4th Grant Boulevard West
731 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
1189 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street West
714 ft · 22 sec · Main Street West
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Turn right onto Alleghany Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Alleghany Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alleghany Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetrista and Wabasha.
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.
I 494 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
15 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Minnetrista and Sunny near Wabasha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetrista to Wabasha?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Minnetrista and 55.1 miles from Wabasha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.51 one way or $31.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Minnetrista and Sunny near Wabasha.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetrista and Wabasha. Straight-line distance: 91.23 mi (146.82 km).
#1 Minnetrista
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 8,505 |
| Coordinates | 44.9383000, -93.7177400 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha (-92.03294, 44.38386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $19.42 | $38.83 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
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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