Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Bayport, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayport, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Minneapolis, MN to Bayport, MN is 26.7 miles and takes about 37 minutes via MN 36 and I-35W, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the greater Twin Cities area. Expect a primarily highway-focused experience, making it a quick and straightforward journey. It's an ideal option for a quick errand, a short scenic detour, or a simple commute between these two locations. With a duration under an hour, you'll have ample time to enjoy your destination without a lengthy travel commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 36 | 19.8 mi | 25m |
| I 35W | 4 mi | 5m |
| Saint Croix Trail North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 36
— 19.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Bayport, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Continue on CR 152
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 35W North
4
Merge onto I 35W
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35W
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36
20 mi
·
25 min
·
MN 36
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto MN 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Croix Trail North
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on MN 95
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
3rd Street North
11
Turn right onto 4th Street North
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Street North
12
Arrive at destination
4th Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35W North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MN 36
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36 toward MN 36
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 95: Stillwater, Bayport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.95 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Bayport, MN
Late night in Bayport on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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
37m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion on MN 36, experiencing its longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.8 miles. The drive begins with interstate travel on I-35W before transitioning to MN 36, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. The character is largely that of a modern highway, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration. You can anticipate a straightforward driving experience with clear signage and ample lanes for most of the 26.7 miles.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on MN 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 36 and I 35W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 37m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on MN 36. 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 Bayport, 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayport, 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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