Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Montevideo, MN
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
127.1 mi
205 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montevideo, MN
Cristiano Junior
Trip Overview
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Montevideo, MN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 7, 195th Avenue, Minnesota State Highway 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68 miles on MN 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.18 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.5 miles from Minneapolis, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 127.1 miles, with most of the trip on MN 7 and 195th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 68 miles on MN 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 68 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and 195th Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 127.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B-A
Toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-X...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward MN 100 South
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 100 South
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MN 100 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 68 mi | 1h 28m |
| 195th Avenue | 33.5 mi | 43m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 18.7 mi | 26m |
| I 394 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| MN 100 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Benson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 68 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Montevideo, MN.
1
Start on Washington Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
427 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
417 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 3rd Street
4
Turn straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
6
Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
7
Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 South
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
MN 100 South
8
Keep slight left
404 ft
·
10 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 100 South
10
Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MN 100 South
11
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MN 7 West
13
Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
5.8 mi
·
7 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi
·
3 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
9.0 mi
·
11 min
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
51 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 195th Avenue
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
195th Avenue
23
Exit the roundabout onto 195th Avenue
33 mi
·
43 min
·
195th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Benson Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Benson Road
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Black Oak Avenue
108 ft
·
5 sec
·
Black Oak Avenue
26
Turn right onto North 8th Street
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 8th Street
27
Turn right onto Eureka Avenue
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
Eureka Avenue
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from Minneapolis, MN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montevideo, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 127.1 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 MN 7 for about 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from Minneapolis, MN · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Minneapolis, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MN 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68 miles.
Arriving in Montevideo, MN
The final approach into Montevideo, 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 Montevideo, 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
$18.18 one way
$36.36 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| premium | $4.39 | $21.98 | $43.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Montevideo, MN
Late night in Montevideo on Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
64 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
4 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
2h 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 Minneapolis, MN to Montevideo, MN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 7, 195th Avenue, Minnesota State Highway 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.5 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 $18.18 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 127.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Minneapolis, MN to Montevideo, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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