How far is Oak Grove, MN from Apple Valley, MN?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Apple Valley.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 201st Avenue Northwest
1403 ft · 1 min · 201st Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Uplander Street Northwest
2670 ft · 2 min · Uplander Street Northwest
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Continue on 197th Avenue Northwest
1954 ft · 1 min · 197th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Nightingale Street Northwest
2651 ft · 2 min · Nightingale Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
2685 ft · 56 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Flamingo Street Northwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Flamingo Street Northwest
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Continue on Hanson Boulevard Northwest
8.1 mi · 12 min · Hanson Boulevard Northwest
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Take the ramp left
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 610: Minneapolis
2179 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
1.7 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis
3123 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-35W South
1206 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, MN 62 West, CR 35: Portland Avenue, Lyndale Avenue
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, CR 35: Portland Avenue
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
11.6 mi · 15 min · Cedar Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Apple Valley.
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.
Cedar Avenue South
Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
11.6 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Columbia Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Oak Grove and 30 miles from Apple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Apple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia Heights.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 42.41 mi (68.25 km).
#1 Oak Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9,027 |
| Coordinates | 45.3408000, -93.3269000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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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