Origin
New Ulm, MN
Afternoon in New Ulm on Monday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
87 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Ulm, MN
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Apple Valley, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broadway, 20th South Street, Highway 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.44 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from New Ulm, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 87 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broadway 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN is easy. At 1h 40m 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 New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 20th South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 14 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 417st Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ulm, MN and Apple Valley, MN.
1
Start on Center Street
36 ft
·
3 sec
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Center Street
2
Turn right onto South Broadway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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South Broadway
3
Turn left onto 20th South Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
20th South Street
4
Continue on Highway 37
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Highway 37
5
Turn straight onto County Road 37
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road 37
6
Take the ramp straight toward US 14 East
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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US 14 East
7
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
8
Turn left onto 417st Lane
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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417st Lane
9
Turn right onto Old Highway 14
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Old Highway 14
10
Continue on 3rd Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
3rd Street
11
Continue on State Highway 99
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 99
12
Continue on State Highway 99
115 ft
·
4 sec
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State Highway 99
13
Merge slight left
499 ft
·
15 sec
14
Continue straight
12 mi
·
15 min
15
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
16
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
11 min
17
Turn right onto 2nd Street West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
2nd Street West
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
98 ft
·
2 sec
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2nd Street West
19
Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street West
20
Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
21
Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Langford Boulevard
24
Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South
135 ft
·
2 sec
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Highway 13 South
26
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 13 South
27
Turn right onto Egan Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Egan Drive
28
Continue on County Road 42 West
5.8 mi
·
10 min
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County Road 42 West
29
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.5 miles from New Ulm, MN, or about 50m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 New Ulm, 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 New Ulm, MN
This is one driving day of about 87 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Ulm, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from New Ulm, MN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.5 miles from New Ulm, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$12.44 one way
$24.89 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| premium | $4.39 | $15.04 | $30.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.18 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Apple Valley, MN
Afternoon in Apple Valley on Monday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
44 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
16 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
1h 40m 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 New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN covers 87 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broadway, 20th South Street, Highway 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 miles from New Ulm, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.44 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.
The drive from New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Ulm, MN to Apple Valley, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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