How far is Elk River, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elk River and Minneapolis is 26.82 miles (43.16 km).
Flight distance from Elk River, MN to Minneapolis, MN is 26.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elk River, Minnesota to Minneapolis, Minnesota is: 32.39 miles (52.13 km) by car.
Driving from Elk River to Minneapolis will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Elk River
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25601 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°18'14"N 93°34'2"W |
| Latitude | 45.3038500 |
| Longitude | -93.5671800 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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 Elk River and Minneapolis
The distance between Elk River and Minneapolis is 52 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 34 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 Elk River and Minneapolis. The current time is 08:10:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.33 liters (1.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elk River and Minneapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elk River to Minneapolis is $3.91 (diesel $5.56).
Minnesota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $3.74 | $4.15 | $4.86 |
| Total | $3.91 | $4.27 | $4.74 | $5.56 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elk River and Minneapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
