How far is Saint Mathias, MN from Brainerd, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Mathias, MN to Brainerd, MN is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Mathias and Brainerd.
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Start on County Road 121
2465 ft · 1 min · County Road 121
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Turn right onto Sleepy Hollow Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sleepy Hollow Road
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Turn left onto St Mathias Road
5.7 mi · 14 min · St Mathias Road
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Turn right onto Business 371
2 mi · 3 min · Business 371
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Continue on South 6th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South 6th Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
17 m · 7 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Mathias and Brainerd.
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.
St Mathias Road
Turn left onto St Mathias Road
5.73 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Saint Mathias and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brainerd.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Mathias to Brainerd?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Crow Wing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Saint Mathias and 5.5 miles from Brainerd.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Saint Mathias and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brainerd.
Stop Ideas Near Crow Wing
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 Crow Wing.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Mathias and Brainerd. Straight-line distance: 9.65 mi (15.53 km).
#1 Saint Mathias
Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
| Population | 651 |
| Coordinates | 46.2227400, -94.2511100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brainerd
City in Minnesota
| Population | 13,449 |
| Coordinates | 46.3580200, -94.2008300 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 210 (-94.200832, 46.358067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
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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