Origin
New Hope, MN
Night in New Hope on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Hope, MN to Apple Valley, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hope, MN
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Apple Valley, MN
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Trip Overview
New Hope, MN to Apple Valley, MN is 29.4 miles and takes about 39m via Cedar Avenue South, MN 100, and Crosstown Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota, making it a straightforward local excursion. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, suitable for a quick commute or a brief exploratory drive. You'll find it's a practical way to connect two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue South | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| MN 100 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Crosstown Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| 42nd Avenue North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Xylon Avenue North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 46th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 42 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cedar Avenue South
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope, MN and Apple Valley, MN.
1
Start on 46th Avenue North
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
46th Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Xylon Avenue North
483 ft
·
23 sec
·
Xylon Avenue North
3
Continue on Xylon Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Xylon Avenue North
4
Turn left onto CR 9
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
42nd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 100
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MN 62 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto MN 62
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward MN 77 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto MN 77
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
CR 42
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Turn left onto CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward MN 100 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 100 South
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward MN 62 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62 East
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MN 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MN 77 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.31 round trip
$4.02/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.85 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Apple Valley, MN
Night in Apple Valley on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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?
About one-third of this 29.4-mile drive is on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 11.6 miles on Cedar Avenue South. You'll experience a transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you progress. Expect to navigate a number of exits and merges as you transition between MN 100 and the Crosstown Highway.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Cedar Avenue South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.4 miles in near CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North.
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 8 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in New Hope, MN
Full guide →Founded 1936
Arriving in Apple Valley, MN
Full guide →Founded 1860
Apple Valley, a relatively-modern suburban community at the southern edge of Minnesota's Twin Cities region, is far enough from the city to have plenty of open space to host parkland, a golf course and the state's expansive zoological gardens while remaining close enough to allow easy access to Minneapolis and its big-city amenities.
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 39m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Cedar Avenue South. 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 Apple Valley, 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 0.4 miles (CR 9 / 42nd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Apple Valley, 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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