How far is Minnetonka, MN from Saint Peter, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Saint Peter, MN is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
53.92 mi
01h 09m
Flight
46.48 mi
74.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.48 mi
Kilometers
74.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.78 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Thu, May 7, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-05-07T10:00
Arrive Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka
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
Belle Plaine
MN

City in Iowa, United States

From Minnetonka
27 mi
00h 34m
To Saint Peter
27 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Saint Peter.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Saint Peter.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 101

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 101

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1080 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Boulevard

    1824 ft · 44 sec · Market Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Plains Boulevard

    3166 ft · 1 min · Great Plains Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 212 West

    1299 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Saint Peter.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
32.2 mi · 60%
US 212 West
7.51 mi · 14%
County Road 101
3.78 mi · 7%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 4%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
0.64 mi · 1%
Great Plains Boulevard
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue straight

22.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Plaine
00h 34m from Minnetonka
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka and Areas Of Frost near Saint Peter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Saint Peter?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Minnetonka and 27 miles from Saint Peter.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka and Areas Of Frost near Saint Peter.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

60 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

109 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Saint Peter. Straight-line distance: 46.48 mi (74.8 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Saint Peter

#2 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Saint Peter (-93.95801, 44.32358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.56
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.78 $13.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.39 $8.34 $16.69
Diesel $4.86 $9.24 $18.48

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Saint Peter. The current time is 10:00:32.

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.