Faribault to Mankato: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.8 miles 60.9 km · straight line
49.2 miles estimated 79.2 km · driving distance
59min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Faribault from Mankato?

The distance from Faribault to Mankato is 37.8 miles (60.9 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located WSW of Faribault. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.2 miles, taking about 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Faribault and Mankato. 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 Faribault to Mankato

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 59min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Faribault & Mankato

Quick Facts

Faribault
44.30°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
303m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 658 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients