Origin
Albertville, MN
Afternoon in Albertville on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertville, MN
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Apple Valley, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN covers 49.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 60th Street Northeast, Main Avenue Northeast, 61st Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 49.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
60th Street Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 60th Street Northeast | — | — |
| Main Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| 61st Street Northeast | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
| I 494 South | — | — |
| MN 77 South | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
60th Street Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertville, MN and Apple Valley, MN.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
207 ft
·
12 sec
·
60th Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Avenue Northeast
4
Turn right onto 61st Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
61st Street Northeast
5
Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
14 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 494 South
8
Continue straight
25 mi
·
30 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MN 77 South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MN 77 South
10
Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
11
Keep slight right to continue on MN 77 South
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
MN 77 South
12
Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue South
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Albertville, MN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Albertville, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Apple Valley, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Apple Valley, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.70 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Apple Valley, MN
Afternoon in Apple Valley on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN covers 49.4 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 60th Street Northeast, Main Avenue Northeast, 61st Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Albertville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albertville, MN to Apple Valley, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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