How far is Watertown, MN from Cologne, MN?
The driving distance from Watertown, MN to Cologne, MN is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Waconia Township, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Cologne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Cologne.
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Start on Lewis Avenue South
20 m · 10 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Continue on Lewis Avenue South
29 m · 4 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
5 m · 1 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
971 ft · 27 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Street
19 m · 2 sec · White Street
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Exit the roundabout onto White Street
1736 ft · 43 sec · White Street
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Continue on County Road 10
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 10
56 m · 3 sec · County Road 10
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 10
3.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Waconia Parkway North
39 m · 2 sec · Waconia Parkway North
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway North
1.3 km · 1 min · Waconia Parkway North
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Keep slight left to continue on Waconia Parkway South
103 m · 5 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waconia Parkway South
40 m · 3 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway South
1536 ft · 33 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waconia Parkway South
36 m · 4 sec · Waconia Parkway South
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Exit the roundabout onto Waconia Parkway South
1.3 km · 2 min · Waconia Parkway South
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Continue on West 13th Street
2921 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 284
4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
1278 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 284
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 284
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 284
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 284
3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 284
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Continue on Benton Street West
1668 ft · 34 sec · Benton Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Avenue North
1823 ft · 42 sec · Paul Avenue North
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Turn left onto Lake Street East
23 m · 2 sec · Lake Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Cologne.
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.
County Road 10
Continue on County Road 10
4.04 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Watertown and Sunny near Cologne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Cologne?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Maple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Watertown and 7.8 miles from Cologne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watertown and Sunny near Cologne.
Stop Ideas Near Maple
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 Maple.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Cologne. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).
#1 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cologne
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 44.7716300, -93.7813500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Street East (-93.781349, 44.771601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.57 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
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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