How far is Saint Joseph, MN from Sartell, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, MN to Sartell, MN is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Sartell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Sartell.
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Start on College Avenue North
950 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
2365 ft · 47 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on County Road 75
2314 ft · 41 sec · County Road 75
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 6th Street South
43 m · 4 sec · 6th Street South
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Exit the roundabout onto 6th Street South
3047 ft · 1 min · 6th Street South
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Continue on County Road 133
645 ft · 19 sec · County Road 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pine Cone Road South
77 m · 5 sec · Pine Cone Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Cone Road South
2639 ft · 53 sec · Pine Cone Road South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pine Cone Road South
46 m · 4 sec · Pine Cone Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Cone Road South
2585 ft · 1 min · Pine Cone Road South
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Turn right onto 2 1/2 Street North
1.5 km · 3 min · 2 1/2 Street North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
90 m · 18 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street North
135 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street 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 Saint Joseph and Sartell.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
3.56 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Sunny near Sartell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Sartell?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Waite Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Saint Joseph and 4.2 miles from Sartell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Joseph and Sunny near Sartell.
Stop Ideas Near Waite Park
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 Waite Park.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Sartell. Straight-line distance: 6.66 mi (10.72 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 7,763 |
| Coordinates | 45.5649600, -94.3183300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street North (-94.206717, 45.621803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
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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