Origin
Montevideo, MN
Morning in Montevideo on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montevideo, MN to Apple Valley, MN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
134.9 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montevideo, MN
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Apple Valley, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montevideo, MN to Apple Valley, MN covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 7, highway 7 West, 195th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.7 miles on MN 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.08 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
67.4 miles from Montevideo, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 134.9 miles, with most of the trip on MN 7 and highway 7 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.7 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 32 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 72.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and highway 7 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 8th Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 134.9 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: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 116.1 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.3 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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North 8th Street
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
7
116.1 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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MN 5
Take the exit onto MN 5 toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
8
116.3 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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MN 5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5 toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
7
125.3 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward MN 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
8
125.6 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 72.7 mi | 1h 33m |
| highway 7 West | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| 195th Avenue | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| MN 5 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 7 East | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| West 78th Street | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 72.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montevideo, MN and Apple Valley, MN.
1
Start on Eureka Avenue
59 ft
·
8 sec
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Eureka Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 8th Street
275 ft
·
13 sec
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North 8th Street
3
Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Black Oak Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 17th Street
426 ft
·
11 sec
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North 17th Street
5
Turn right onto MN 7
33 mi
·
42 min
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MN 7
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
195th Avenue
7
Continue on MN 7
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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195th Avenue
8
Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi
·
9 min
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MN 7
9
Continue on MN 7
10 mi
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13 min
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195th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on MN 7
16 mi
·
20 min
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highway 7 West
11
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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4th Avenue Northwest
12
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
4.5 mi
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6 min
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State Highway 7 East
13
Continue on MN 7; CR 4
11 mi
·
14 min
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MN 7; CR 4
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
15
Continue on MN 7
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 7
16
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
17
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 7
19
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 7
20
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
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MN 7
21
Continue on MN 7
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 7
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 13
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rolling Acres Road
23
Turn left onto MN 5
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
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Arboretum Boulevard
24
Continue on MN 5
5.6 mi
·
7 min
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Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on MN 5
3.8 mi
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4 min
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West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit onto MN 5
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 5
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 5
Toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 2C
Toward MN 77 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MN 77 South: Killebrew Drive
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward MN 77 South
31
Merge onto MN 77
8.6 mi
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10 min
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Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
CR 42
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 67.4 miles from Montevideo, MN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apple Valley, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montevideo, 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 Montevideo, MN
This is one driving day of about 134.9 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montevideo, 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 72.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.4 mi from Montevideo, MN · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.4 miles from Montevideo, 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 72.7 miles.
Arriving in Apple Valley, MN
The final approach into Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley, 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
$20.08 one way
$40.15 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $21.63 | $43.26 |
| premium | $4.53 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.78 | $59.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.16 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.63 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Apple Valley, MN
Morning in Apple Valley on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Albertville, MN
67 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
22 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 57m 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 Montevideo, MN to Apple Valley, MN covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 7, highway 7 West, 195th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.4 miles from Montevideo, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.08 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 17 significant decision points across 134.9 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: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 116.1 miles (MN 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.3 miles (MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Montevideo, MN to Apple Valley, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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