Balsam Lake, WI Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)

Distance: 118 kmDrive time: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Balsam Lake, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) takes about 1 h 45 min via US 8. The distance is 118 km. The straight-line distance is 89 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Star Prairie, WI, Osceola, WI, North Oaks, MN, Roseville, MN, Lauderdale, MN. Driving directions

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Driving directions38 · 118 km

1 Depart right onto Idlewild Drive 2 km
2 At end of road, turn left onto 170th Avenue 462 m
3 Continue straight onto West Main Street 809 m
4 Continue straight onto 140th Street 6 km
5 Turn right onto East 130th Avenue 11 km
6 Enter roundabout right onto West 130th Avenue 46 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly right onto West 130th Avenue 2 km
8 Continue straight onto US Highway 8 5 km
9 Continue straight onto Moberg Trail 2 km
10 Continue straight onto Saint Croix Trail 664 m
11 Continue straight onto Lake Boulevard 3 km
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Lake Boulevard 36 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Lake Boulevard 8 km

14 Enter rotary right onto Lake Boulevard 41 m
15 Exit rotary slightly right onto Lake Boulevard 24 km
16 Merge slightly left 8 km
17 Keep slightly left 16 km
18 Take exit slightly right 440 m
19 Turn right 150 m
20 Turn left onto Centerville Road 4 km
21 Turn left onto County Road E 680 m
22 Take ramp slightly right 69 m
23 Keep slightly left 443 m
24 Merge slightly right 3 km
25 Keep slightly left 9 km
26 Keep slightly right 2 km
27 Keep slightly left 6 km
28 Take exit slightly right 391 m
29 Turn right onto 7th Street West 7 km
30 Take exit slightly right 171 m
31 Keep slightly left 108 m
32 Turn right onto Post Road 2 km
33 Continue straight onto East 70th Street 685 m
34 Turn right 109 m
35 Turn right 15 m
36 Turn left 158 m
37 Turn left 13 m
38 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Balsam Lake, WI covers roughly the same distance, 118 km.

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How far is it from Balsam Lake, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The distance between Balsam Lake, WI and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 118 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balsam Lake, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The drive from Balsam Lake, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Balsam Lake, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The fastest route from Balsam Lake, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers 118 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) from Balsam Lake, WI?: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly to the south-west of Balsam Lake, WI.
Which towns do you pass between Balsam Lake, WI and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: Towns on the route from Balsam Lake, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) include Amery, Chisago City, Lino Lakes, Maplewood, St. Paul.

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