Origin
Minnetonka, MN
Afternoon in Minnetonka on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
207.6 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka, MN
Tom Fisk
Hibbing, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN covers 207.6 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 101, Highway 7, I 494 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.69 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
103.8 miles from Minnetonka, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 15m drive with frequent turns across 207.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 101 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 494 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 101 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 169 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road 101
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Hibbing, MN.
1
Start on County Road 101
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Road 101
2
Continue on County Road 101
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road 101
3
Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
4
Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 494 North
6
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 94 West: Saint Cloud
8
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
10
Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
MN 101 North Bypass
11
Merge slight left
6.4 mi
·
7 min
12
Continue on US Highway 169
27 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 169
13
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 169
14
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
15
Turn right
18 mi
·
20 min
16
Turn left
20 mi
·
24 min
17
Continue straight
34 mi
·
42 min
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 210
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 210
19
Turn right onto State Highway 65
36 mi
·
45 min
·
State Highway 65
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
19 mi
·
23 min
22
Turn right
14 mi
·
16 min
23
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 42nd Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 42nd Street
25
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Avenue
26
Turn right onto East Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Howard Street
27
Turn right onto 4th Avenue East
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
4th Avenue East
28
Arrive at your destination
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 103.8 miles from Minnetonka, MN, or about 2h 8m 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 2h 8m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hibbing, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka, MN
This is one driving day of about 207.6 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minnetonka, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.8 mi from Minnetonka, MN · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 103.8 miles from Minnetonka, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hibbing, MN
The final approach into Hibbing, 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 Hibbing, 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
$29.69 one way
$59.39 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $32.05 | $64.09 |
| premium | $4.39 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.06 | $13.29 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Hibbing, MN
Afternoon in Hibbing on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
4h 15m 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 Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN covers 207.6 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 101, Highway 7, I 494 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Minnetonka, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.69 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 is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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