How far is Warroad, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Warroad, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 350 miles (563.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.94 mi
06h 10m
Flight
287.92 mi
463.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.92 mi
Kilometers
463.36 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.94 mi
Kilometers
563.18 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Return by in Warroad
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warroad
2026-04-23T01:38
Arrive Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warroad
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Akeley
MN

Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota

From Warroad
177.8 mi
03h 05m
To Minneapolis
172.2 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street Northeast

    1419 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Avenue

    35 mi · 45 min · State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street West

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 51st Street Southwest

    11.8 mi · 15 min · 51st Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 72

    12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 72

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    30.2 mi · 39 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Clark Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clark Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

    3222 ft · 1 min · State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    709 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 72 Northeast

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 72 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 72

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 72

  14. 14

    Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast

    1376 ft · 18 sec · Bemidji Rd Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    23.6 mi · 29 min · Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  32. 32

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  33. 33

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  34. 34

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  35. 35

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  38. 38

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  44. 44

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warroad and Minneapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72 Northeast
43.2 mi · 12%
Fenning Avenue
35.2 mi · 10%
State Avenue
35 mi · 10%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 10%
State 64
28.6 mi · 8%
Voyageur Highway
27.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
287.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akeley
03h 05m from Warroad
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Warroad and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 350 miles (563.2 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Akeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Warroad and 172.2 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.08 one way or $88.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Warroad and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Akeley

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

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

RAIL

Staples

72 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

87 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warroad and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 287.92 mi (463.36 km).

Warroad

#1 Warroad

City in Minnesota, USA

Population1,792
Coordinates48.9052700, -95.3144000
Altitude325
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: Lake Street Northeast (-95.314404, 48.90517)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.35 gal
46.74 L · about $44.08
Round trip
$88.15
24.7 gal · 93.48 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.5 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $44.08 $88.15
Mid-grade $3.92 $48.42 $96.85
Premium $4.39 $54.24 $108.48
Diesel $4.86 $60.07 $120.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Warroad and Minneapolis. The current time is 01:38:11.

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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.