How far is Rosemount, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Rosemount, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
20.51 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.95 mi
28.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.95 mi
Kilometers
28.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33.01 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Fri, Apr 24, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Rosemount
Fri, Apr 24, 6:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosemount
2026-04-24T05:31
Arrive Minneapolis
Fri, Apr 24, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rosemount
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
Mendota Heights
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Rosemount
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To Minneapolis
10.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 145th Street West

    27 m · 7 sec · 145th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Robert Trail

    1839 ft · 51 sec · South Robert Trail

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Robert Trail

    2081 ft · 41 sec · South Robert Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert Trail South

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Robert Trail South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Trail West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Trail West

  7. 7

    Continue on Dodd Road

    1 km · 53 sec · Dodd Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Holiday Lane

    142 m · 9 sec · Holiday Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway/Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Crosstown Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway/Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Crosstown Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue

    972 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Hiawatha Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South 7th Street

    893 ft · 17 sec · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota

    2469 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota, West Bank

    140 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street

    1698 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1309 ft · 40 sec · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chicago Avenue South

    125 m · 16 sec · Chicago Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue South

    2035 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosemount 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Avenue
4.85 mi · 24%
Robert Trail South
4.5 mi · 22%
Jefferson Trail West
2.12 mi · 10%
Floyd B. Olson Memorial Highway/Hiawatha Pioneer
1.49 mi · 7%
3rd Street
0.88 mi · 4%
South Robert Trail
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Avenue

Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Avenue

4.85 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota Heights
00h 16m from Rosemount
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rosemount and Slight 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 Rosemount to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Rosemount and 10.3 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rosemount and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights

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 Mendota Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

59 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

96 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

110 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosemount and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.88 km).

Rosemount

#1 Rosemount

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population25,798
Coordinates44.7394100, -93.1257700
Altitude294
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: 145th Street West (-93.125768, 44.739195)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.14
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.57 $5.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.82 $5.65
Premium $4.39 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $4.86 $3.50 $7.00

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosemount and Minneapolis. The current time is 05:31:38.

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.