Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, 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
13m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, MN
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Trip Overview
This short 7.3-mile drive from Minneapolis to Richfield in Minnesota is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 13 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via I-35W and Nicollet Avenue South, with a significant portion on major roadways. The estimated fuel cost is a very low $1, making it an economical option. Given the short distance and minimal duration, this route is perfect for a quick hop between two points within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward and efficient journey. You won't need an overnight stay for this particular segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Nicollet Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| MN 65 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 66th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 60th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Richfield, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto South 10th Street
406 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 10th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I-35W South
5
Continue on MN 65
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
MN 65
6
Merge onto I 35W
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 11
Toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward 60th Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto East 60th Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East 60th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Nicollet Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicollet Avenue South
11
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
West 66th Street
12
Continue on CR 53
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 66th Street
13
Continue on CR 53
134 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 66th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
CR 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — 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
|
3rd Avenue South
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I-35W South
Navigation decision point
Toward I-35W South
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West
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.
Exit 11
Toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 60th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 60th Street
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East 60th Street
Turn right onto East 60th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.17 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Richfield, MN
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
2:28 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
19 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
13m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of the drive utilizing major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles along I-35W. This section is characterized by its efficiency and speed, allowing you to cover ground quickly. While much of the drive is on high-speed thoroughfares, you'll also transition to surface streets like Nicollet Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South, which will offer a slight change in pace and environment as you approach your destination.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Nicollet Avenue South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Avenue South.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 7.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 13m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on I 35W. 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 Richfield, 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: near the start (3rd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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