Origin
New Prague, MN
Morning in New Prague on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Prague, 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
1h
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Prague, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.2-mile drive from New Prague to Minneapolis, Minnesota, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about an hour to complete. The majority of your journey, 74% to be exact, will be on highways, primarily utilizing I 35W and I 35. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this route offers a budget-friendly option for getting between these two Midwest locations. The profile is highway-focused, making it a practical choice for efficient travel rather than a scenic detour. You won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| I 35 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| 30th Street West | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 19 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Natchez Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| 260th Street East | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street East | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MN 65 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 16.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Prague, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on this road
125 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 60
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street East
4
Continue on MN 13; MN 19
524 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street East
5
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street East
6
Continue on MN 13; MN 19
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street East
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19
122 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street East
8
Continue on MN 13; MN 19
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street East
9
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
280th Street West
10
Continue on MN 13; MN 19
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
280th Street West
11
Continue on MN 13; MN 19
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 19
12
Continue on 30th Street West
459 ft
·
26 sec
·
30th Street West
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 86
119 ft
·
6 sec
·
30th Street West
14
Continue on CR 86
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
30th Street West
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 91
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Natchez Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
260th Street East
17
Continue on CR 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
260th Street East
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on CR 2; I 35 ALT
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Deuce Road
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
20
Merge onto I 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 35W
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
MN 65
Toward I 94 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MN 65
Toward 5th Avenue South
24
Continue on 5th Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Turn left onto CR 152
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from New Prague, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East
Enter roundabout onto MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
MN 65
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 65 toward I 94 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.73 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
9:36 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
1h 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 experience for most of this 45.2-mile trip. You'll spend a significant 74% of your time on major roadways, including I 35W and I 35, which are designed for consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.4 miles on I 35W, allowing for a smooth, flowing drive. While primarily interstate, the route does incorporate local roads like 30th Street West, offering a brief change of pace before rejoining the main highways. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a touch of local flavor.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from New Prague, MN to Minneapolis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Saint Paul
15.8 mi in
|
~23m
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 1h. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 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 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 0.1 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.2 miles (MN 13; MN 19 / Main Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Minneapolis, MN
More trips to Minneapolis, MN
Explore more options from New Prague, MN or browse trips ending in Minneapolis, MN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MN road trips.