Which direction is North Mankato, MN from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?

North Mankato, MN lies roughly to the south-west of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) North Mankato, MN

Distance: 78 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN takes about 1 h 40 min via US 169. The distance is 78 mi. The straight-line distance is 63 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Richfield, MN, Eden Prairie, MN, Carver, MN, North Mankato, MN. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 78 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 1 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 8 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 14 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 75 yd
13 Continue straight onto County Road 78 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Louisville Road 3 mi
15 Turn right onto 147th Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Red Rock Drive 1 mi
17 Take ramp straight 87 yd
18 Merge slightly left 12 mi
19 Continue straight 4 mi
20 Continue straight 24 mi
21 Continue straight 10 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Merge slightly right 2 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Turn slightly right onto Lookout Drive 41 yd
26 Turn left onto Lookout Drive 1 mi
27 Turn left 1 mi
28 Arrive left

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The return trip from North Mankato, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers roughly the same distance, 78 mi.

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How far is it from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN?: The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and North Mankato, MN is 78 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN?: The drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN?: The fastest route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN covers 78 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is North Mankato, MN from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: North Mankato, MN lies roughly to the south-west 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 North Mankato, MN follow?: The drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN mainly follows US 169.
Which towns do you pass between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and North Mankato, MN?: Towns on the route from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to North Mankato, MN include Bloomington, Eden Prairie, New Prague, Le Sueur, Mankato.

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