How far is Saint Peter, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Peter, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter and Minnetonka.
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Start on South Minnesota Avenue
133 m · 20 sec · South Minnesota Avenue
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Continue on South Minnesota Avenue
11.1 mi · 14 min · South Minnesota Avenue
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Quaker Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40
3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
1475 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
2939 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
2526 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 41
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Continue on Hazeltine Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hazeltine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
4.2 mi · 6 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn right onto County Road 101
36 m · 2 sec · County Road 101
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peter and Minnetonka.
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.
South Minnesota Avenue
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11.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Saint Peter and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peter to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Saint Peter and 27 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Saint Peter and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
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 Belle Plaine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 46.48 mi (74.8 km).
#1 Saint Peter
City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 12,033 |
| Coordinates | 44.3235800, -93.9580100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
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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