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

Distance: 81 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) takes about 2 h via WI 35. The distance is 81 mi. The straight-line distance is 68 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lake City, MN, Bay City, WI, Red Wing, MN, St. Paul Park, MN, Mendota, MN. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 81 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn right 70 yd
3 Turn left onto Cleveland St 1 mi
4 Turn right onto North Main Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto State Road 25-35 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto State Road 35 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto 3rd Street 4 mi
8 Continue straight onto State Highway 35 12 mi
9 Continue straight onto Great River Road 14 mi
10 Continue straight onto WI-35 3 mi
11 Continue straight onto State Highway 35 8 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto State Highway 35 8 mi
13 Continue straight onto Jefferson Street 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Broad Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto US Highway 10 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Point Douglas Drive South 4 mi
17 Turn right onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway 11 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Keep slightly left 1 mi
20 Merge slightly left 4 mi
21 Keep slightly left 8 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Keep slightly left 1 mi
24 Keep slightly right 101 yd
25 Turn straight onto 34th Avenue South 1 mi
26 Keep slightly right onto 34th Avenue South 114 yd
27 Continue left onto 34th Avenue South 5 yd
28 Turn right 119 yd
29 Turn right 16 yd
30 Turn left 172 yd
31 Turn left 15 yd
32 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Nelson, WI covers roughly the same distance, 81 mi.

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How far is it from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The distance between Nelson, WI and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 81 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The drive from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The fastest route from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers 81 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) from Nelson, WI?: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly to the north-west of Nelson, WI.
Which roads does the route from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) follow?: The drive from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) mainly follows WI 35.
Which towns do you pass between Nelson, WI and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: Towns on the route from Nelson, WI to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) include Lake City, Red Wing, Cottage Grove, St. Paul.

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