Drive or Fly: Montevideo, MN to Apple Valley, MN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ATY–MSP. At 134 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 58m

Distance

134.9 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 16m

15m in the air

Air Distance

123 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montevideo, MN → ATY 106m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSP → Apple Valley, MN 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Montevideo, MN ATY — Watertown Regional Airport 70 mi, ~106m drive

Apple Valley, MN MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ATY and MSP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	2h 58m	4h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$125
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	31 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

134.9 mi 2h 57m

via MN 7, MN 5, MN 7; CR 4

Alternative (+4 min)

143.1 mi 3h 2m

via US 212, MN 5, MN 77

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Montevideo, MN to Apple Valley, MN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.