How far is Oronoco, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Oronoco, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oronoco and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oronoco and Minneapolis.
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Start on North Minnesota Avenue
1426 ft · 42 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
2063 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto East White Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road
39 m · 7 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road
2570 ft · 47 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
2358 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue
972 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hiawatha Avenue
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Continue on South 7th Street
893 ft · 17 sec · South 7th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota
2469 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota, West Bank
140 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street
1698 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1309 ft · 40 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Chicago Avenue South
125 m · 16 sec · Chicago Avenue South
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue South
2035 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oronoco and Minneapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 North
Continue straight
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oronoco to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Oronoco and 36.5 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
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 Cannon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oronoco and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 66.7 mi (107.35 km).
#1 Oronoco
Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 44.1660800, -92.5349100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.12 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
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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