Trip from Redby, MN to Minneapolis, MN

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Drive Time

5h 28m

Distance

248.5 mi

400 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 15m ★

6 AM

5h 28m

8 AM

5h 55m

10 AM

5h 37m

12 PM

5h 35m

3 PM

5h 39m

5 PM

5h 53m

8 PM

5h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Redby, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 248.5 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, I 94, State Highway 64 Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.98 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

124.2 miles from Redby, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 28m highway drive covering 248.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 86 miles on US 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 86 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 239.8 miles in near I 94.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 248.5 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 239.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 245.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 246.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

239.8 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

245.9 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

246.3 mi into trip | ~5h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 4th Street North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward 4th Street North

247.3 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 2nd Avenue North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward 2nd Avenue North

247.7 mi into trip | ~5h 25m in | CR 152 / North Washington Avenue

Turn right onto CR 152 / North Washington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Redby, MN to Minneapolis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.

Bemidji

35.8 mi in | ~1h 6m | via US 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 10	86 mi	1h 39m
I 94	34.1 mi	38m
State Highway 64 Southwest	33.7 mi	42m
State 64	28.6 mi	35m
Washington Avenue South	13.9 mi	18m
Irvine Avenue Northeast	9.4 mi	22m
Irvine Avenue Northwest	7.8 mi	11m
State Highway 200	4.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 10 — 86 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redby, MN and Minneapolis, MN.

Start on MN 1

1.5 mi · 2 min · MN 1

Turn right onto Reservation Hwy 40

3.0 mi · 7 min · Reservation Hwy 40

At end of road, turn right onto Reservation Highway 18

3.4 mi · 8 min · Reservation Highway 18

Continue on CR 15

9.4 mi · 22 min · Irvine Avenue Northeast

Continue on CR 15

1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road 15

Continue on CR 15

7.8 mi · 11 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto US 71

2.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 71

120 ft · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway

Continue on US 71

1.7 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

Merge onto US 2; US 71

4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

Take the exit onto US 71

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 71

Toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

Turn right onto US 71

14 mi · 17 min · Washington Avenue South

Continue on MN 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200

Turn right onto MN 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64

At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

Turn left onto MN 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

Continue on MN 64

13 mi · 16 min · State 64

Continue on MN 64; MN 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

Turn right onto MN 64

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

At end of road, turn right onto MN 210

0.3 mi · 20 sec · State Highway 210

At end of road, turn left onto US 10

60 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 10

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge onto I 94

28 mi · 31 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

6.1 mi · 7 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward 4th Street North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward 2nd Avenue North Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 2nd Avenue North

Turn right onto CR 152

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Washington Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 152

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Washington Avenue South

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

CR 152

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 124.2 miles from Redby, MN, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86 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 2h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.2 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minneapolis, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Redby, 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 Redby, MN

This is one driving day of about 248.5 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redby, 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 US 10 for about 86 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.2 mi from Redby, MN · 2h 58m into the drive

city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avon, MN

124 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

Cross Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cross Lake, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.2 miles from Redby, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86 miles.

Arriving in Minneapolis, MN

The final approach into Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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

$36.98 one way

$73.96 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$39.85	$79.70
premium	$4.53	$44.34	$88.68
diesel	$5.61	$54.87	$109.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.6	0	$26.09	$11.93
Efficient EV	62.1	0	$21.74	$9.94
EV Truck/SUV	99.4	1	$34.79	$15.90

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Redby, MN

Late night in Redby on Wednesday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minneapolis, MN

Late night in Minneapolis on Wednesday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

37°F

Avon, MN

124 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

31 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

5h 28m 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 Redby, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 248.5 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 10, I 94, State Highway 64 Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.2 miles from Redby, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.98 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.