Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
183.4 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Keewatin, MN covers 183.4 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 1st Avenue, North 3rd Street, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.23 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
91.7 miles from Minneapolis, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 183.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Keewatin, MN is easy. At 3h 53m 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 Minneapolis, MN to Keewatin, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 694 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Keewatin, MN.
Start on Washington Avenue South
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MN 252, I 694 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 694 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210
Turn right onto State Highway 65
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right
Turn left onto 1st Street
Turn right onto Old Hwy 169
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 1h 56m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keewatin, MN than in the middle of the route.
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 183.4 miles and 3h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.7 mi from Minneapolis, MN · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91.7 miles from Minneapolis, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Keewatin, 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 Keewatin, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.23 one way
$52.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $28.31 | $56.62 |
| premium | $4.39 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.75 | $81.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55 | 0 | $19.26 | $8.80 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.05 | $7.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.68 | $11.74 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Keewatin on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
68°F
Pine City, MN
92 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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