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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Minnesota
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Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
124 m · 30 sec
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Continue on 160th Lane Northwest
1344 ft · 1 min · 160th Lane Northwest
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Turn right onto Jaspar Street Northwest
1044 ft · 49 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
41 m · 3 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
120 m · 11 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
88 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 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 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 Ramsey and Minneapolis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 21.44 mi (34.5 km).
#1 Ramsey
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 28,523 |
| Coordinates | 45.2611000, -93.4500000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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