Elk River to Farmington, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

50.3 miles 81 km · straight line
65.4 miles estimated 105.3 km · driving distance
1h 19min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Elk River from Farmington, Minnesota?

The distance from Elk River to Farmington, Minnesota is 50.3 miles (81 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, Minnesota is located SSE of Elk River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 65.4 miles, taking about 1h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Elk River and Farmington, Minnesota. 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 Elk River to Farmington, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 19min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 35min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Elk River & Farmington, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Elk River
45.30°N, 93.57°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
Farmington, Minnesota
44.64°N, 93.14°W
America/Chicago
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 494.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients