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Distance from Wakpala, SD to MSP Airport

Distance

397 mi

Time

8 hours 12 mins

Gas Cost

$37 - $72

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There are 359.48 miles from Wakpala to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in east direction and 397 miles (638.91 kilometers) by car, following the US-12 and SD 45 route.

Wakpala and MSP Airport are 8 hours 12 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Wakpala, SD to MSP Airport. The halfway point is Twin Brooks, SD.

Please note the time difference between Wakpala, SD and MSP Airport is 1 hour. The current time in Wakpala is 4:55 am and the current time in MSP Airport is 5:55 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 15.93 gallons of gas to cover the route between Wakpala, SD and MSP Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Wakpala to MSP Airport is $51.95.

During the route, an average car will release 312.03 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 Wakpala, SD and MSP Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Wakpala, SD 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 45.222069 and -96.758934, or 45º 13' 19.4484" N, 96º 45' 32.1624" W. This location is 198.29 miles away from Wakpala, SD and MSP Airport and it would take approximately 4 hours 6 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Twin Brooks, SD, situated 201 miles from Wakpala, SD and 215 miles from MSP Airport. It would take 4 hours 38 mins to go from Wakpala to Twin Brooks and 4 hours 16 mins to go from MSP to Twin Brooks.