How far is Saint Michael, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Michael, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Michael and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michael and Minneapolis.
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Start on Main Street North
125 m · 15 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Saint Michael Parkway East
1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East
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Continue on Central Avenue East
1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
100 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1884 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
2056 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North
1328 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Michael and Minneapolis.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 Michael and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Michael to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Saint Michael and 15.3 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Michael and Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michael and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.56 km).
#1 Saint Michael
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 18,437 |
| Coordinates | 45.2099600, -93.6649600 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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