Origin
Apple Valley, MN
Late night in Apple Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apple Valley, MN to Richfield, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apple Valley, MN
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Richfield, MN
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.8-mile journey from Apple Valley, MN, to Richfield, MN, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 18 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Cedar Avenue and East/West 66th Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it an economical trip. Given its brevity and local road focus, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a segment of a larger local exploration within the Midwest region. It offers a straightforward, turn-heavy experience ideal for those who prefer staying off major interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| East 66th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 66th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 42 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cedar Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley, MN and Richfield, MN.
1
Start on CR 42
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Road 42
2
Turn right onto CR 23
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CR 53: 66th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto CR 53
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 66th Street
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 66th Street
6
Continue on CR 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 66th Street
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 66th Street
8
Continue on CR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 66th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 66th Street
10
Continue on CR 53
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 66th Street
11
Continue on CR 53
134 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 66th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 23 / Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward CR 53: 66th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 53: 66th Street
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 53 / East 66th Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 53 / East 66th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 53 / East 66th Street
Enter roundabout onto CR 53 / East 66th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 53 / West 66th Street
Continue onto CR 53 / West 66th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Richfield, MN
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 12.8-mile stretch, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted drive you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along Cedar Avenue, providing a consistent experience for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition to East and West 66th Street, the road personality will shift to a more urban, local feel, characterized by frequent intersections and neighborhood transitions. This drive is less about open road cruising and more about navigating through communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Cedar Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 23 / Cedar Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (CR 53 / East 66th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Cedar Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 23 / Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (CR 53 / East 66th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richfield, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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