Mankato to River Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.8 miles 134.8 km · straight line
104.7 miles estimated 168.5 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Mankato from River Falls?

The distance from Mankato to River Falls is 83.8 miles (134.8 km) as the crow flies. River Falls is located NE of Mankato. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.7 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Mankato in Minnesota and River Falls in Wisconsin.

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 Mankato and River Falls. 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 Mankato to River Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mankato & River Falls

Quick Facts

Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
River Falls
44.86°N, 92.62°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 297.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients