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Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Mahnomen, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 37m

Distance

235.4 mi

379 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 24m ★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mahnomen, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Mahnomen, MN covers 235.4 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, US 59, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.7 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.7 miles from Minneapolis, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 235.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 37m highway drive covering 235.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 156.7 miles on US 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and US 59. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North 1st Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 235.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 1st Avenue

Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 3rd Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
154.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
235.4 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in | West Monroe Avenue

Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 156.7 mi 3h
US 59 35.2 mi 40m
I 94 18.3 mi 21m
I-94 W 17.1 mi 18m
165th Avenue Southeast 1.8 mi 2m
Park Boulevard Southeast 1.4 mi 1m
Pine Street 0.8 mi 2m
County Road 11 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 156.7 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Mahnomen, MN.

1

Start on CR 152

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
2

Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

426 ft · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

418 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
4

Take the ramp

1.8 mi · 3 min
Toward I 94 West
5

Merge onto I 94

12 mi · 15 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I-94 W
Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
9

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
10

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25
11

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11
12

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
13

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
14

Turn left onto US 10

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 10
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 42 min · US 10
16

Turn straight onto US 10; MN 210

8.5 mi · 9 min · US 10; MN 210
17

Continue on US 10; IC A

11 mi · 12 min · US 10; IC A
18

Turn slight right

67 ft · 2 sec
19

Enter roundabout

100 ft · 1 sec
20

Continue

96 ft · 1 sec
21

Turn straight onto US 10

45 mi · 51 min · US 10
22

Turn right onto US 59; MN 34

35 mi · 40 min · US 59; MN 34
23

Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
24

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Main Street
25

Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

8 ft · 0 sec · West Monroe Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

West Monroe Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.7 miles from Minneapolis, MN, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.7 miles.

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 52 miles or 1h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.7 miles or 2h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mahnomen, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, MN

This is one driving day of about 235.4 miles and 4h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Minneapolis, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 156.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.7 mi from Minneapolis, MN · 2h 21m into the drive

city in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Little Falls, MN

118 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

Saint Cloud, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Little Falls, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.7 miles from Minneapolis, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.7 miles.

Arriving in Mahnomen, MN

The final approach into Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen, MN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

FIKA Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16125245108

Visit website

Lake and Bryant Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

2.5 mi

Hamdi Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Minneapolis, Minnesota

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Downtown / Emery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Fawkes Alley Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

1.2 mi

Bordertown Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

1.5 mi

FIKA Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16125245108

Visit website

Lake and Bryant Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16126594450

Visit website

Hamdi Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16128239660

Visit website

Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16123542453

Visit website

The Coffee Shop NE

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16122598478

Visit website

Finnish Bistro Coffee & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–8:30 pm

+16516459181

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.8

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Key West Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 8:30 am–6 pm

+16127299718

Visit website

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Downtown / Emery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Fawkes Alley Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Bordertown Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+16123797277

Visit website

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Northeast

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16123454348

Visit website

Caffetto Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16128720911

Visit website

Code Blu Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16123614949

Visit website

SK Coffee: Whittier

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+16128706114

Visit website

Bad Axe Throwing Minneapolis City Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6–9:30 pm

+18448180999

Visit website

Prince The Tour

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16127102923

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.8

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.3

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Becker County Parks & Recreation

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 201.8

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12188462612

Visit website

Granite City Jump

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 67.3

St Cloud, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13203422148

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.03 one way

$70.06 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $37.75 $75.49
premium $4.53 $42.00 $84.00
diesel $5.61 $51.97 $103.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.6 0 $24.72 $11.30
Efficient EV 58.9 0 $20.60 $9.42
EV Truck/SUV 94.2 1 $32.96 $15.07

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Minneapolis, MN

Afternoon in Minneapolis on Friday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mahnomen, MN

Afternoon in Mahnomen on Friday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Little Falls, MN

118 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

28 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 37m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Mahnomen, MN covers 235.4 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, US 59, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117.7 miles from Minneapolis, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 235.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Minneapolis, MN to Mahnomen, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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