How far is Robbinsdale, MN from Menahga, MN?
The driving distance from Robbinsdale, MN to Menahga, MN is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robbinsdale and Menahga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robbinsdale and Menahga.
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Start on 42nd Avenue North
5 m · 2 sec · 42nd Avenue North
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Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 94 West, I 694 West
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street North
22.6 mi · 32 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn left onto Main Street West
17 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Robbinsdale and Menahga.
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
Turn left
54.4 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Rain leaving Robbinsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Menahga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robbinsdale to Menahga?
The road trip is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Robbinsdale and 84.6 miles from Menahga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.32 one way or $50.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Robbinsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Menahga.
Stop Ideas Near Gregory
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsdale and Menahga. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.92 km).
#1 Robbinsdale
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 14,190 |
| Coordinates | 45.0321900, -93.3385600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menahga
City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,307 |
| Coordinates | 46.7538500, -95.0980800 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menahga (-95.09808, 46.75385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.25 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
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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