How far is Webster, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Webster, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.7 mi
00h 40m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.7 mi
Kilometers
57.46 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:08 PM CDT
Return by in Webster
Wed, Apr 22, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Webster
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Webster
17.6 mi
00h 20m
To Minneapolis
18.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 40th Street West

    2660 ft · 1 min · 40th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dalton Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Dalton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 30th Street West

    751 ft · 17 sec · 30th Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East

    7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East

    2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Deuce Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    2634 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South

    1682 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 5th Avenue South

    3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
27.9 mi · 78%
Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 6%
260th Street East
1.97 mi · 6%
Dalton Avenue
0.99 mi · 3%
5th Avenue South
0.94 mi · 3%
40th Street West
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Keep slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 20m from Webster
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Webster and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Webster and 18.1 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Webster and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.56 km).

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#1 Webster

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,865
Coordinates44.5296900, -93.3527200
Altitude318
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: 40th Street West (-93.35272, 44.529707)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.53 $11.07
Diesel $4.86 $6.13 $12.26

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster and Minneapolis. The current time is 18:27:31.

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.