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Trip from Solway, MN to Minneapolis, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

228.1 mi

367 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

50 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 26m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m

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

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Downtown Solway, MN, MN

Solway, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Solway, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 228.1 miles and takes about 4h 39m 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 $33.95 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

114.1 miles from Solway, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

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
1st Street/US-2 9.7 mi 11m
Paul Bunyan Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
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 Solway, MN and Minneapolis, MN.

1

Start on CR 5

305 ft · 8 sec · Centerline Road North
2

Turn left onto US 2

9.7 mi · 11 min · 1st Street/US-2
3

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

5.7 mi · 6 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway
Toward US 2, US 71 South: Grand Rapids, Park Rapids
4

Take the exit onto US 71

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 71
Toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
5

Turn right onto US 71

14 mi · 17 min · Washington Avenue South
6

Continue on MN 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200
7

Turn right onto MN 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64
8

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

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
9

Turn left onto MN 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
10

Continue on MN 64

13 mi · 16 min · State 64
11

Continue on MN 64; MN 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
12

Turn right onto MN 64

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
13

At end of road, turn right onto MN 210

0.3 mi · 20 sec · State Highway 210
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 10

60 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 10
Use the right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10
16

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
17

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
18

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11
19

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25
20

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street
21

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East
22

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
23

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
24

Merge onto I 94

28 mi · 31 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

6.1 mi · 7 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward 4th Street North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward 2nd Avenue North Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 2nd Avenue North
30

Turn right onto CR 152

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on CR 152

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Washington Avenue South
Use the left lane.
32

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 114.1 miles from Solway, MN, or about 2h 21m 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 50 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.1 miles or 2h 21m 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 45m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Solway, 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 Solway, MN

This is one driving day of about 228.1 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Solway, 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.

city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Cloud, MN

114 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.

Popular next leg

Saint Cloud, MN to Minneapolis, MN

66.6 mi · 1h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Park Rapids, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Little Falls, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.1 miles from Solway, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Aster Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 228.1

Hours: 4–11 pm

+16123793138

Visit website

FIKA Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

1.7 mi

Cafe Racer Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Downtown / Emery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 228.1

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Fawkes Alley Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

1.2 mi

Bordertown Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minneapolis, Minnesota

1.5 mi

Aster Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 4–11 pm

+16123793138

Visit website

FIKA Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16125245108

Visit website

Cafe Racer Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16122081695

Visit website

Lake and Bryant Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16126594450

Visit website

Hamdi Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16128239660

Visit website

Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16123542453

Visit website

The Coffee Shop NE

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16122598478

Visit website

Lynde’s Restaurant & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.8

Osseo, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17634243696

Visit website

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Downtown / Emery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Fawkes Alley Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Bordertown Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+16123797277

Visit website

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Northeast

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16123454348

Visit website

Caffetto Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16128720911

Visit website

Code Blu Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Visit website

Mojo Coffee Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16123614949

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 130.4

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Bad Axe Throwing Minneapolis City Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50 mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 6–9:30 pm

+18448180999

Visit website

Prince The Tour

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 228.1

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16127102923

Summerland Family Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 162.9

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Hours: Closed

+13202510940

Visit website

Playground Plaza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 211.8

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17632283833

Visit website

Paul Bunyan Animal Land

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.3

Bemidji, Minnesota

+12185563234

Visit website

Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Statues

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.3

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18004582223

Visit website

Paul Bunyan Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.3

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12183331859

Visit website

Escape by the Lake (Escape Rooms)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 16.3

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12184442002

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 227 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
9.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway toward US 2, US 71 South: Grand Rapids, Park Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 2, US 71 South: Grand Rapids, Park Ra...
6
219.4 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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.
6
225.6 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
226 mi into trip | ~4h 33m 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
7
227 mi into trip | ~4h 35m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.95 one way

$67.89 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $36.58 $73.15
premium $4.53 $40.70 $81.40
diesel $5.61 $50.36 $100.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

50 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Maple Grove, MN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove, MN

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

12 DCFC

Brooklyn Park, MN Rechargery Relay @ Hy-Vee - Zane Ave North

Brooklyn Park, MN

IONNA

10 DCFC

Market Place Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Bemidji, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Stationstores - Tesla Supercharger

Little Falls, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Clearwater Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Clearwater, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cub Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Monticello, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cub Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Blaine, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

DIRT_ROAD: 13 Blink Network: 7 Tesla: 6 ZEFNET: 5 ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 CHARGELAB: 1 LOOP: 1 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.4 0 $23.95 $10.95
Efficient EV 57 0 $19.96 $9.12
EV Truck/SUV 91.2 1 $31.93 $14.60

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Solway, MN

Afternoon in Solway on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Minneapolis, MN

Afternoon in Minneapolis on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

32 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 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 39m highway drive covering 228.1 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 32 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?

7/10

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 9.7 miles in near US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 228.1 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 9.7 miles (US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Solway, MN to Minneapolis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.

Bemidji

15.4 mi in | ~17m | via US 71

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 228.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Solway, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 228.1 miles and takes about 4h 39m 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 114.1 miles from Solway, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.95 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 228.1 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: at 9.7 miles (US 2 / Paul Bunyan Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Solway, MN to Minneapolis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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