Halfway Guide
Meet halfway between Minneapolis and Saint Paul
The fair midpoint between Minneapolis, MN and Saint Paul, MN — roughly 9 miles apart, putting your meeting spot Midway.
Last updated June 2026
Quick answer
The halfway point between Minneapolis, MN and Saint Paul, MN is at approximately 44.9657°, -93.1775°, near Midway. The two cities are about 9 miles apart, so each person drives roughly 5 miles to meet in the middle.
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Midpoint
44.9657°, -93.1775°
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are about 9 miles apart — each person drives roughly 5 miles.
Top spots near midpoint
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Spots near the midpoint
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Coffee
The Local Coffeehouse
★ 4.7 · Quiet, fast wifi
Restaurant
Riverbend Kitchen
★ 4.6 · Walkable, parking
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What to do near the midpoint
A halfway meet-up works best when the spot itself is worth the drive. Around the midpoint between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, look for:
- Coffee shops for a quick catch-up — easy to bail early if needed.
- Brunch spots for weekend meet-ups with friends or family.
- Casual restaurants with parking, so nobody's circling the block.
- Breweries or wine bars if it's an evening hang.
- Parks or trailheads for an outdoor catch-up — free, no reservation, no noise.
Why a real midpoint beats "let's just pick somewhere"
The street address halfway between Minneapolis and Saint Paul isn't always the most balanced spot — traffic, freeway access, and one-way streets warp travel time. A real midpoint calculator looks at coordinates, not addresses, and points you to the spot where both people drive about the same amount.
MidMeetup does this automatically. Drop both addresses, and we'll show you the fair midpoint plus a shortlist of well-rated venues right around it.
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