Origin
Champlin, MN
Late night in Champlin on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champlin, MN to Minneapolis, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champlin, MN
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Trip Overview
This quick 19.9-mile drive from Champlin to Minneapolis, Minnesota, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it perfect for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical journey. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with nearly 80% of the route being highway driving. The Midwest charm of Minnesota is consistent throughout this short hop. No overnight stays are necessary for this straightforward commute between two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 169 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| MN-610 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| MN 252 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champlin, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on Richardson Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Richardson Avenue East
2
Turn right onto CR 12
442 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dayton Road
3
Turn right onto US 169
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 169
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward MN 610 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto MN 610
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MN-610
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on MN 252
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MN 252
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis
9
Merge onto I 94
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward 4th Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 2nd Avenue North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
2nd Avenue North
14
Turn right onto CR 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 152
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MN 610 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward MN 610 East
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MN 252 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward MN 252 South
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 4th Street North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 4th Street North
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 2nd Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward 2nd Avenue North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this route, with 79% of the journey on interstates and major highways like I 94, US 169, and MN-610. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on I 94, offering a consistent pace. This isn't a winding country road; it's designed for efficiency, meaning you'll experience a fairly direct and uninterrupted flow for most of the 19.9 miles. The road's personality is primarily that of a modern, well-maintained highway system.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Champlin, MN and Minneapolis, MN, road signs point toward 4Th Street North and 2Nd Avenue North.
4Th Street North
17.8 mi in
|
~24m
2Nd Avenue North
18.8 mi in
|
~26m
About the Cities
Arriving in Minneapolis, MN
Full guide →Minneapolis is a city of about 430,000 people (2019) and the largest city in Minnesota. Along with neighboring Saint Paul, it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolitan area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Minneapolis, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minneapolis, 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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