How far is Pequot Lakes, MN from Saint Mathias, MN?

The driving distance from Pequot Lakes, MN to Saint Mathias, MN is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
35.48 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.42 mi
42.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.42 mi
Kilometers
42.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Mathias
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Pequot Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pequot Lakes
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Saint Mathias
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pequot Lakes
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
Brainerd
MN

City in Minnesota

From Pequot Lakes
17.7 mi
00h 25m
To Saint Mathias
17.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pequot Lakes and Saint Mathias.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pequot Lakes and Saint Mathias.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 112

    16 m · 6 sec · County Road 112

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    997 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old MN 371

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old MN 371

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    593 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Road

    5 mi · 12 min · Sleepy Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 121

    2465 ft · 1 min · County Road 121

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 121

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pequot Lakes and Saint Mathias.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old MN 371
29.8 mi · 84%
Sleepy Hollow Road
5.04 mi · 14%
County Road 121
0.47 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.19 mi · 1%
County Road 112
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Old MN 371

Keep slight right

15.3 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brainerd
00h 25m from Pequot Lakes
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pequot Lakes and Sunny near Saint Mathias.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pequot Lakes to Saint Mathias?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Brainerd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Pequot Lakes and 17.8 miles from Saint Mathias.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pequot Lakes and Sunny near Saint Mathias.

Stop Ideas Near Brainerd

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

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

RAIL

Staples

46 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pequot Lakes and Saint Mathias. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).

Pequot Lakes

#1 Pequot Lakes

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,305
Coordinates46.6030200, -94.3094400
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Mathias

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Population651
Coordinates46.2227400, -94.2511100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Pequot Lakes (-94.30944, 46.60302)
End: Saint Mathias (-94.25111, 46.22274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $4.39 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $4.86 $6.08 $12.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pequot Lakes and Saint Mathias. The current time is 22:23:58.

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.