How far is Lester Prairie, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lester Prairie and Minneapolis is 38.62 miles (62.15 km).

Flight distance from Lester Prairie, MN to Minneapolis, MN is 38.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lester Prairie, Minnesota to Minneapolis, Minnesota is: 46 miles (74.03 km) by car.

Driving from Lester Prairie to Minneapolis will take approximately 00 hours 56 minutes.

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#1 Lester Prairie

City in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population 1724
GPS Coordinates 44°53'2"N 94°2'30"W
Latitude 44.8838500
Longitude -94.0416400
Altitude 299
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lester Prairie and Minneapolis

The distance between Lester Prairie and Minneapolis is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 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 Lester Prairie and Minneapolis. The current time is 10:24:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.14 liters (1.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lester Prairie and Minneapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lester Prairie to Minneapolis is $5.55 (diesel $7.89).

Minnesota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $3.74 $4.15 $4.86
Total $5.55 $6.07 $6.73 $7.89

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lester Prairie and Minneapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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