How far is Saint Peter, MN from Apple Valley, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Peter, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
60.74 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.11 mi
74.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.11 mi
Kilometers
74.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.74 mi
Kilometers
97.75 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apple Valley
Thu, May 7, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peter
2026-05-07T09:45
Arrive Apple Valley
Thu, May 7, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peter
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
MN

Human settlement in St.

From Saint Peter
28 mi
00h 31m
To Apple Valley
32.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peter and Apple Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter and Apple Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Minnesota Avenue

    133 m · 20 sec · South Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Minnesota Avenue

    11.1 mi · 14 min · South Minnesota Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2nd Street West

    1231 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Street West

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    3227 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street West

  8. 8

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Langford Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Langford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 13 South

    41 m · 2 sec · Highway 13 South

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 42 West

    5.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 42 West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peter and Apple Valley.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Minnesota Avenue
32.6 mi · 54%
County Road 42 West
5.77 mi · 10%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 8%
Langford Boulevard
3.51 mi · 6%
Highway 13 South
3.29 mi · 5%
Egan Drive
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Minnesota Avenue

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 31m from Saint Peter
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Saint Peter and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Apple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Peter to Apple Valley?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Saint Peter and 32.7 miles from Apple Valley.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Saint Peter and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Apple Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

52 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

91 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

107 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 46.11 mi (74.2 km).

Saint Peter

#1 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Apple Valley

#2 Apple Valley

A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population54,847
Coordinates44.7319100, -93.2177200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: US 169 (-93.957816, 44.323496)
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.39 $16.78
Premium $4.39 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $4.86 $10.41 $20.82

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peter and Apple Valley. The current time is 09:45:36.

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.