Origin
Vermillion, MN
Morning in Vermillion on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermillion, MN to Minneapolis, 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
41m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.2-mile drive from Vermillion to Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a quick 41-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily via Coates Boulevard and MN 55, with a portion on Hiawatha Avenue, making it a convenient hop within the Midwest region. With a modest fuel cost estimate of around $4, this route is budget-friendly. Given its short distance, it’s ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare for activities in Minneapolis. Expect a mixed driving experience, not overly demanding and easily manageable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coates Boulevard | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| MN 55 | 9.7 mi | 13m |
| Hiawatha Avenue | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coates Boulevard
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermillion, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on CR 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on CR 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street East
4
Turn right onto US 52
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Coates Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
MN 55
Exit 121
Toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto MN 55
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MN 55
Exit 115
Toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 55
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MN 55
Toward MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto MN 55
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hiawatha Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on South 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South 7th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
459 ft
·
7 sec
Toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota, West Bank
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward 3rd Street
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South 3rd Street
14
Turn right onto Chicago Avenue South
409 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chicago Avenue South
15
Turn left onto CR 152
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue South
16
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 12.9 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
MN 55
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55 toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 121
Toward MN 55 West: Minneapolis
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MN 55
Take the exit onto MN 55 toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha Avenue
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 115
Toward MN 55 West: Minnehaha Avenue, Hiawatha A...
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
MN 55
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 55 toward MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 55 West: Hiawatha Avenue
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, University of Minnesota
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 3rd Street, Washington Avenue, Universit...
7
28.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 3rd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
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
Minneapolis, MN
Morning in Minneapolis on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
The drive offers a mixed profile, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles along Coates Boulevard, giving you a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you transition to MN 55 and then Hiawatha Avenue, the road character will likely shift, offering a blend of faster-paced sections and potentially more local traffic as you approach Minneapolis. This isn't a monotonous highway slog but rather a varied commute that keeps you engaged without being overly challenging behind the wheel.
33% 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: 10.6 mi on Coates Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 12.9 miles in near MN 55.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (MN 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (MN 55): 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.
On the drive from Vermillion, MN to Minneapolis, MN, road signs begin pointing toward University Of Minnesota along the way.
University Of Minnesota
27.6 mi in
|
~38m
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 41m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 10.6 miles on Coates Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 12.9 miles (MN 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (MN 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (MN 55): 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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