How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from South Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to South Saint Paul, MN is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.54 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.19 mi
32.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.11 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka Mills
2026-04-18T07:34
Arrive South Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka Mills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richfield
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Minnetonka Mills
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To South Saint Paul
12.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and South Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and South Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Oak Road

    3037 ft · 1 min · Shady Oak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Shady Oak Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Shady Oak Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MN 62 East

    1866 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

    16.9 mi · 22 min · Crosstown Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 56: Concord Street

    1463 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Concord Street South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto John E Carroll Avenue

    83 m · 17 sec · John E Carroll Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Concord Exchange North

    23 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concord Exchange North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and South Saint Paul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crosstown Highway
19.8 mi · 77%
Shady Oak Road
3.8 mi · 15%
Concord Street South
1.29 mi · 5%
MN 62 East
0.35 mi · 1%
CR 56
0.28 mi · 1%
John E Carroll Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Crosstown Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway

16.9 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 18m from Minnetonka Mills
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Minnetonka Mills and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to South Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 12.8 miles from South Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Minnetonka Mills and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

12 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and South Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 20.19 mi (32.49 km).

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#1 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
South Saint Paul

#2 South Saint Paul

City in Minnesota, United States

Population19,916
Coordinates44.8927400, -93.0349400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
End: South Saint Paul (-93.03494, 44.89274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.42
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.21 $6.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.39 $3.95 $7.91
Diesel $4.86 $4.38 $8.76

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka Mills and South Saint Paul. The current time is 07:34:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.