Business Living Here Membership Events & Programs News / Media About Us Search You are here homebusinesssite selection servicestransportation Transportation Greater Mankato is strategically located relative to all of southern Minnesota, as well as to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Major highways connecting Greater Mankato and the surrounding area are enhanced to accommodate the dramatic growth in economic activity throughout the region. With a state-of-the-art regional airport, trucking services and rail access, Greater Mankato offers an efficient Midwest gateway to U.S. and global markets. Maps > Highways State Highway 22 | North to St. Peter and Hwy 169 to Twin Cities South to Iowa border State Highway 60 | West to St. James, Worthington and Interstate 90 East to Faribault and Interstate 35 US Highway 14 | East to Owatonna, Rochester West to New Ulm and South Dakota border US Highway 169 | North to Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs South to Blue Earth and Interstate 90 Interstate Highways | Accessible in less than a one-hour drive Trucking Numerous truck lines serve the area, with several maintaining terminal facilities locally. Local carriers are capable of handling all types of freight. Rail Distribution Union Pacific (UP) Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E) Map of Rail System in Minnesota Charter and Corporate Air Service The Mankato Regional Airport serves as a vital transportation component for the region. A new 6,600-foot runway was completed in 2007 to allow larger aircraft (up to a 737) to utilize the facility. The airport leases 86 indoor hanger spaces and is used by a steady stream of corporations to accommodate their travel needs. The Mankato Regional Airport also offers chartered flight services, and scheduled commercial flights are available a short 75-minute drive to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Mankato Regional Airport Northstar Aviation Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport The Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. Family: Stay Connected Sign-up for our periodic emails to stay up-to-date with what's going on in Greater Mankato! Email Sign-up Contact Us Greater Mankato Growth 3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 100 Mankato, MN 56001 507.385.6640 800.697.0652 info@greatermankato.com View Greater Mankato Growth'S Facebook Page View Greater Mankato Growth'S Twitter View Greater Mankato Growth'S Youtube Channel View Greater Mankato Growth'S LinkedIn Profile View Greater Mankato Growth'S Flicker Photos View Greater Mankato Growth'S Blog Web site design and programming by VoyageurWeb, Mankato, MN