How far is Renville, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Renville, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.94 mi
01h 56m
Flight
96.26 mi
154.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.26 mi
Kilometers
154.92 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.94 mi
Kilometers
173.72 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Mon, Jun 1, 2:33 PM CDT
Return by in Renville
Mon, Jun 1, 4:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renville
2026-06-01T12:36
Arrive Minneapolis
Mon, Jun 1, 2:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Glencoe
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Renville
53.9 mi
00h 58m
To Minneapolis
54 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue East

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Park Avenue East

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North

    964 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    2634 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South

    1682 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Avenue South

    3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Park Avenue East
96 mi · 89%
I 35W North
5.59 mi · 5%
Crosstown Highway
4.92 mi · 5%
5th Avenue South
0.94 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.5 mi
Washington Avenue South
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Park Avenue East

Start on Park Avenue East

54.9 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glencoe
00h 58m from Renville
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Renville and Chance Rain Showers near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Renville and 54 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Renville and Chance Rain Showers near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Glencoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glencoe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glencoe.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renville and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 96.26 mi (154.92 km).

Renville

#1 Renville

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,162
Coordinates44.7891300, -95.2116700
Altitude327
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: Park Avenue East (-95.211672, 44.789214)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $13.60
Round trip
$27.20
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.60 $27.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.94 $29.88
Premium $4.39 $16.73 $33.47
Diesel $4.86 $18.53 $37.06

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Renville and Minneapolis. The current time is 12:36:44.

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.