Origin
Savage, MN
Morning in Savage on Friday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savage, MN to Apple Valley, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savage, MN
Tom Fisk
Apple Valley, MN
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Trip Overview
This quick 8.2-mile trip from Savage to Apple Valley in Minnesota is designed for a single day, taking only about 13 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on County Road 42 West, MN 13, and I-35W, with about 46% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is a very manageable $1, making it an economical choice. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger travel plan within the Midwest region. There are no specific overnight stops needed for this particular stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of local roads and interstate cruising. You’ll spend about 46% of your time on highways, which means you’ll experience some faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on County Road 42 West, providing a good segment of consistent driving. As you transition between County Road 42 West, MN 13, and I-35W, you'll notice the road's personality shift from more local traffic to higher-speed highway conditions, creating a varied driving experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 42 West is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 8.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward CR 42: Crystal Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward CR 42: Crystal Lake Road
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 42 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CR 42 East
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 42 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 42 East
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 Savage, MN to Apple Valley, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42 East along the way.
Cr 42 East
4.3 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 42 West | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| MN 13 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 35W | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Buck Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 42 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road 42 West
— 3.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savage, MN and Apple Valley, MN.
1
Start on MN 13
15 ft
·
5 sec
·
MN 13
2
Continue on MN 13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 13
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 35W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1
Toward CR 42: Crystal Lake Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CR 42 East
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
Toward CR 42 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Buck Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Buck Hill Road
9
Turn right onto CR 42
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 42 West
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 42
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Apple Valley on Friday
Local time
10:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 Savage, MN to Apple Valley, MN covers 8.2 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 42 West, MN 13, I 35W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Savage, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 8.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Savage, MN to Apple Valley, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 42 East along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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