Origin
Apple Valley, MN
Afternoon in Apple Valley on Monday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apple Valley, MN
Tom Fisk
Mankato, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Egan Drive, Highway 13 South, Richard J for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Apple Valley, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 69.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Egan Drive 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Egan Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 13 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Langford Boulevard/Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Langford Boulevard /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Country Trail East /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Country Trail West /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Street /Richard J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Egan Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley, MN and Mankato, MN.
1
Start on County Road 42
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 42
2
Continue on Egan Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Egan Drive
3
Turn left onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 13 South
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
144 ft
·
3 sec
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Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5
Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
9
Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
11
Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on 2nd Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street East
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street West
14
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
2nd Street West
15
Turn left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
16
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue straight
24 mi
·
29 min
18
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
19
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
20
Keep slight left
177 ft
·
6 sec
21
Turn left onto Belgrade Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Belgrade Avenue
22
Continue on West Mulberry Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Mulberry Street
23
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
495 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 2nd Street
24
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Street
25
Turn right onto Van Brunt Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Van Brunt Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.6 miles from Apple Valley, MN, or about 47m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mankato, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Apple Valley, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apple Valley, MN
This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apple Valley, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Apple Valley, MN · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Apple Valley, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mankato, MN
The final approach into Mankato, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mankato, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.80 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| premium | $4.39 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Mankato, MN
Afternoon in Mankato on Monday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
1h 34m 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 Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Egan Drive, Highway 13 South, Richard J. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Apple Valley, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.90 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 Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN is easy. At 1h 34m 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 Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Apple Valley, MN to Mankato, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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