Origin
Fridley, MN
Morning in Fridley on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fridley, 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
17m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fridley, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This short 10.3-mile drive from Fridley to Minneapolis, Minnesota, is easily manageable in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip or even just a quick commute. You'll primarily navigate on I-94 and I-694, with a portion on University Avenue Northeast, covering about half the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a very modest $2, reflecting the short distance. Since both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Minnesota, you won't experience a change in regional scenery, but rather a transition within the urban landscape. This route is straightforward and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 694 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mississippi Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fridley, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on CR 6
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
2
Keep slight left at fork
49 ft
·
2 sec
3
Turn left
115 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn slight right onto CR 6
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
5
Turn left onto MN 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 694 West
7
Merge onto I 694
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35B
Toward I 94 East
Use the right lane.
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 2.7 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward I 94 East
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 152 / North Washington Avenue
Turn right onto CR 152 / North Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.07 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
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
Minneapolis, MN
Morning in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
10:54 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
20 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
17m 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 mixed drive on this route, with a significant 50% of the journey taking place on highways like I-94 and I-694. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on I-94, offering a period of consistent speed. While much of the drive involves highway driving, the inclusion of University Avenue Northeast suggests a potential shift to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster, more direct travel and potentially some urban traffic patterns.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 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 10.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 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 Fridley, MN and Minneapolis, MN, road signs point toward 4Th Street North and 2Nd Avenue North.
4Th Street North
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
2Nd Avenue North
9.1 mi in
|
~14m
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 17m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 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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