How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Sartell, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Sartell, MN is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
74.29 mi
01h 30m
Flight
62.51 mi
100.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.51 mi
Kilometers
100.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.29 mi
Kilometers
119.56 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sartell
Wed, Sep 23, 1:21 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis Park
2026-09-23T11:50
Arrive Sartell
Wed, Sep 23, 1:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Louis Park
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 Saint Louis Park
37.1 mi
00h 45m
To Sartell
37.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis Park and Sartell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Sartell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1823 ft · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 25 East

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    144 m · 9 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto CR 5

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto County Road 81

    48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81

  8. 8

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 94 West, I 694 West

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    32.9 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

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

    2788 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto MN-15 N

    6.9 mi · 9 min · MN-15 N

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue South

    1530 ft · 50 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Riverside Avenue South

    34 m · 3 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1008 ft · 50 sec · 1st Avenue North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
50 mi · 67%
MN-15 N
6.86 mi · 9%
CR 5
6.56 mi · 9%
I 94 West
3.67 mi · 5%
Bottineau Boulevard
3.32 mi · 4%
Riverside Avenue South
1.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 45m from Saint Louis Park
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Sartell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Sartell?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 37.1 miles from Saint Louis Park and 37.2 miles from Sartell.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Mostly 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 Saint Louis Park and Sartell. Straight-line distance: 62.51 mi (100.6 km).

Saint Louis Park

#1 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Sartell

#2 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)
End: Sartell (-94.20694, 45.62163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $4.82 $12.64 $25.28
Premium $5.35 $14.02 $28.04
Diesel $6.35 $16.63 $33.27

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Louis Park and Sartell. The current time is 11:50:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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