How far is Minneapolis, MN from Sartell, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Sartell, MN is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Sartell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Sartell.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
1977 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
130 m · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
127 m · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
32.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North: Saint Cloud
2788 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MN-15 N
6.9 mi · 9 min · MN-15 N
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue South
1530 ft · 50 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Avenue South
34 m · 3 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South
1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue South
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1008 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Sartell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
32.9 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sartell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Sartell?
The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Minneapolis and 37.2 miles from Sartell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minneapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sartell.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Sartell. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sartell (-94.20694, 45.62163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.74 | $25.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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