How far is Wheatland, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Wheatland, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wheatland and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland and Minneapolis.
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Start on Union Lake Trail
2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail
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Turn right onto Kent Avenue
1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue
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Turn right onto 70th Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 30th Street West
6 m · 1 sec · 30th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Turn left onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East
7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East
2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Continue on Deuce Road
137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
2634 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 5th Avenue South
1682 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
3272 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheatland and Minneapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wheatland 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 Wheatland to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Wheatland and 24 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wheatland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeville
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 Lakeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheatland and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 37.2 mi (59.87 km).
#1 Wheatland
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 44.4646900, -93.4835600 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.59 | $13.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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