How far is Detroit Lakes, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis is 177.52 miles (285.7 km).
Flight distance from Detroit Lakes, MN to Minneapolis, MN is 177.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Minneapolis, Minnesota is: 203.06 miles (326.8 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis will take approximately 03 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Detroit Lakes
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9255 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°49'2"N 95°50'43"W |
| Latitude | 46.8171800 |
| Longitude | -95.8453300 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. The city is home to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Target Center, and the Minnesota Vikings. Minneapolis is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
| Population | 433111 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°58'48"N 93°15'50"W |
| Latitude | 44.9799700 |
| Longitude | -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Minneapolis: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838,44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis is 327 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis. The current time is 03:15:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.12 liters (7.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis is $24.51 (diesel $34.85).
Minnesota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $3.74 | $4.15 | $4.86 |
| Total | $24.51 | $26.79 | $29.73 | $34.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Minnesota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.420 (Diesel $4.864) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 31, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit Lakes and Minneapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
