How far is Wabasha, MN from Minnetrista, MN?
The driving distance from Wabasha, MN to Minnetrista, MN is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wabasha and Minnetrista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wabasha and Minnetrista.
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Start on Alleghany Avenue
1110 ft · 51 sec · Alleghany Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
1459 ft · 27 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on Grant Boulevard West
1535 ft · 26 sec · Grant Boulevard West
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Continue on 5th Grant Boulevard West
1.4 mi · 2 min · 5th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Route 61
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 61
6.5 mi · 9 min · Route 61
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 61
5.2 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 61
43 m · 2 sec · Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 61
4 mi · 6 min · Route 61
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
115 m · 6 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
757 ft · 12 sec · Ryane Clark Memorial Highway
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Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dodd Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dodd Road
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Take the exit right toward I 494 West
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
1777 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road 44
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 44
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Continue on Westedge Boulevard
3240 ft · 2 min · Westedge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pheasant Circle
120 m · 18 sec · Pheasant Circle
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Turn right onto Halstead Lane
1939 ft · 1 min · Halstead Lane
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Turn left onto Westedge Boulevard
2789 ft · 2 min · Westedge Boulevard
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Turn left onto County Road 15
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 15
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Turn left
30 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
2313 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabasha and Minnetrista.
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.
US 52 North
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wabasha and Mostly Clear near Minnetrista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wabasha to Minnetrista?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Wabasha and 55.4 miles from Minnetrista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.59 one way or $31.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wabasha and Mostly Clear near Minnetrista.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wabasha and Minnetrista. Straight-line distance: 91.23 mi (146.82 km).
#1 Wabasha
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,467 |
| Coordinates | 44.3838600, -92.0329400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetrista
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 8,505 |
| Coordinates | 44.9383000, -93.7177400 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetrista (-93.71774, 44.9383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
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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