How far is Ramsey, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Ramsey, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.06 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.44 mi
34.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.44 mi
Kilometers
34.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.06 mi
Kilometers
49.99 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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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 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Ramsey
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Oak Park
MN

Unincorporated community in Benton County, Minnesota

From Ramsey
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Minneapolis
17.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ramsey and Minneapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    124 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    41 m · 3 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    120 m · 11 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    88 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 610: Minneapolis

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto MN-610

    1.7 mi · 2 min · MN-610

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 252 South: Minneapolis

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Minneapolis

    3123 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey and Minneapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
13.4 mi · 43%
I 94 East
5.39 mi · 17%
MN 252 South
4.23 mi · 14%
MN-610
1.7 mi · 5%
4th Street North
0.99 mi · 3%
North Washington Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

Merge slight left

9.56 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Park
00h 19m from Ramsey
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ramsey and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ramsey to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oak Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Ramsey and 17.1 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramsey and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oak Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

82 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

88 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

110 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 21.44 mi (34.5 km).

Ramsey

#1 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Minneapolis

#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.44975, 45.260382)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.85
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.93 $7.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.31 $8.63
Premium $4.39 $4.83 $9.66
Diesel $4.86 $5.35 $10.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramsey and Minneapolis. The current time is 20:13:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.