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Distance from Rio, IL to MSP Airport

Distance

363 mi

Time

7 hours 30 mins

Gas Cost

$34 - $66

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There are 297.27 miles from Rio to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in northwest direction and 363 miles (584.19 kilometers) by car, following the I-280 route.

Rio and MSP Airport are 7 hours 30 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Rio, IL to MSP Airport. The halfway point is Janesville, IA.

Rio, IL and MSP Airport are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 1:20 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 14.59 gallons of gas to cover the route between Rio, IL and MSP Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio to MSP Airport is $47.58.

During the route, an average car will release 285.79 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Rio, IL and MSP Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Rio, IL and MSP Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 42.602848 and -92.445770, or 42º 36' 10.2528" N, 92º 26' 44.772" W. This location is 181.61 miles away from Rio, IL and MSP Airport and it would take approximately 3 hours 45 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Janesville, IA, situated 194 miles from Rio, IL and 204 miles from MSP Airport. It would take 3 hours 8 mins to go from Rio to Janesville and 3 hours 10 mins to go from MSP to Janesville.