Apple Valley, Minnesota to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

17.1 miles 27.6 km · straight line
22.3 miles estimated 35.9 km · driving distance
27min estimated drive time
$2 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
352° N bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Minneapolis?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Minneapolis is 17.1 miles (27.6 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 22.3 miles, taking about 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and Minneapolis. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27min $2 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Explore more routes from Minneapolis

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 6 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients