How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Sartell, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Sartell, MN is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.61 mi
01h 25m
Flight
59.95 mi
96.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.95 mi
Kilometers
96.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.61 mi
Kilometers
113.63 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sartell
Sat, May 30, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka Mills
Sat, May 30, 4:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka Mills
2026-05-30T01:27
Arrive Sartell
Sat, May 30, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka Mills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Minnetonka Mills
35.3 mi
00h 42m
To Sartell
35.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and Sartell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Sartell.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 17 sec · Shady Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 494 North

    49 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North

    1251 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    32.9 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North: Saint Cloud

    2788 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto MN-15 N

    6.9 mi · 9 min · MN-15 N

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Avenue South

    34 m · 3 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1008 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Sartell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
50.2 mi · 71%
I 494 North
10.2 mi · 14%
MN-15 N
6.86 mi · 10%
Riverside Avenue South
1.89 mi · 3%
Minnetonka Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
MN 15 North
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 42m from Minnetonka Mills
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minnetonka Mills and Sunny near Sartell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Sartell?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 35.3 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 35.4 miles from Sartell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Sunny near Sartell.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Sartell. Straight-line distance: 59.95 mi (96.48 km).

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#1 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Sartell

#2 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
End: Sartell (-94.20694, 45.62163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.77
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.89 $17.77
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.76 $19.53
Premium $4.39 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $4.86 $12.11 $24.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka Mills and Sartell. The current time is 01:27:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.