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

Distance: 80 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI takes about 2 h via WI 35. The distance is 80 mi. The straight-line distance is 68 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mendota Heights, MN, Newport, MN, Red Wing, MN, Bay City, WI, Lake City, MN. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 80 mi

1 Depart straight 15 yd
2 Turn right 172 yd
3 Turn right 16 yd
4 Turn left 119 yd
5 At end of road, turn right onto 34th Avenue South 2 mi
6 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 11 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway 11 mi
11 Turn left onto Point Douglas Drive South 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto US Highway 10 163 yd
13 Turn right onto Broad Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Jefferson Street 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto State Highway 35 16 mi
16 Continue straight onto WI-35 3 mi
17 Continue straight onto Great River Road 14 mi
18 Continue straight onto State Highway 35 12 mi
19 Continue straight onto 3rd Street 4 mi
20 Continue straight onto State Road 35 3 mi
21 Continue straight onto State Road 25-35 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto North Main Street 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Cleveland St 1 mi
24 Turn right 70 yd
25 Turn left 1 mi
26 Arrive left

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The return trip from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers roughly the same distance, 80 mi.

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How far is it from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI?: The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Nelson, WI is 80 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI?: The drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI?: The fastest route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI covers 80 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Nelson, WI from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: Nelson, WI lies roughly to the south-east of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
Which roads does the route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI follow?: The drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI mainly follows WI 35.
Which towns do you pass between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Nelson, WI?: Towns on the route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI include St. Paul, Woodbury, Red Wing, Lake City.

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