How far is Royalton, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Royalton, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.02 mi
01h 29m
Flight
77.1 mi
124.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.1 mi
Kilometers
124.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.44 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Sat, May 30, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Sat, May 30, 9:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-05-30T18:42
Arrive Minneapolis
Sat, May 30, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Royalton
42.7 mi
00h 44m
To Minneapolis
43.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centre Street

    31 m · 5 sec · West Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · 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 Royalton 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
35.2 mi · 41%
West Centre Street
34 mi · 39%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
4th Street North
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fenning Avenue

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 31m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 44m from Royalton
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Royalton and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Royalton and 43.4 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Royalton and Partly Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, 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 Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 77.1 mi (124.08 km).

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#1 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
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: West Centre Street (-94.29361, 45.829973)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.92 $23.84
Premium $4.39 $13.35 $26.70
Diesel $4.86 $14.79 $29.57

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Royalton and Minneapolis. The current time is 18:42:02.

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.