How far is Rice Lake, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Rice Lake, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rice Lake and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rice Lake and Minneapolis.
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Start on Lower Rice Lake Road
23 m · 4 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
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Turn right onto County Highway 35
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35
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Continue on County Highway 35
5.9 mi · 14 min · County Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Upper Rice Lake Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · Upper Rice Lake Road
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Turn right onto County Highway 2
9.3 mi · 13 min · County Highway 2
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Turn left onto State Highway 200
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State 200
4.3 mi · 8 min · State 200
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.9 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State 64
15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 31 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 Rice Lake and Minneapolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Rice Lake and Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rice Lake to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Rice Lake and 124.7 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.12 one way or $62.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rice Lake and Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln
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 Lincoln.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rice Lake and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 198.14 mi (318.88 km).
#1 Rice Lake
Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,129 |
| Coordinates | 47.3902400, -95.5091900 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $34.19 | $68.38 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
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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