How far is Orrock, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Orrock, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orrock and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orrock and Minneapolis.
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Start on 261st Avenue
31 m · 10 sec · 261st Avenue
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Turn left onto 184th Street
1330 ft · 39 sec · 184th Street
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Turn right onto 263rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · 263rd Avenue
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Continue on 172nd Street
1924 ft · 53 sec · 172nd Street
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Continue on 261st Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 261st Avenue
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Turn right onto 146th Street
2 mi · 3 min · 146th Street
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Continue on County Road 1
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 1
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Continue on Elk Lake Road Northwest
1.7 mi · 2 min · Elk Lake Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Ranch Road Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Ranch Road Northwest
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Turn left onto 205th Avenue Northwest
1.2 km · 1 min · 205th Avenue Northwest
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Take the ramp right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
2056 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North
1328 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · 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 Orrock 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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orrock 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 Orrock to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 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?
Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Orrock and 24.2 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orrock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Rogers
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 Rogers.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orrock and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 39.45 mi (63.49 km).
#1 Orrock
Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 45.4438500, -93.7363600 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
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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