How far is Warsaw, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Warsaw, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
55.64 mi
00h 57m
Flight
50.88 mi
81.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.88 mi
Kilometers
81.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.64 mi
Kilometers
89.54 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-15T23:24
Arrive Minneapolis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Warsaw
27.8 mi
00h 28m
To Minneapolis
27.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farwell Avenue

    1112 ft · 37 sec · Farwell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morristown Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Morristown Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 60 West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    2634 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South

    1682 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Avenue South

    3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
48.1 mi · 87%
Morristown Boulevard
4.53 mi · 8%
Highway 60 West
1.1 mi · 2%
5th Avenue South
0.94 mi · 2%
I 94 West
0.5 mi · 1%
Farwell Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 28m from Warsaw
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Warsaw and Patchy Fog near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Warsaw and 27.8 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $13.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Warsaw and Patchy Fog near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, 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 Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.88 km).

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#1 Warsaw

Census-designated place in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates44.2494100, -93.3938300
Altitude305
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: Farwell Avenue (-93.394, 44.249412)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$13.99
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.00 $13.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.69 $15.37
Premium $4.39 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $4.86 $9.53 $19.07

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Minneapolis. The current time is 23:24:31.

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.