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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.07 mi
00h 58m
Flight
46.48 mi
74.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.48 mi
Kilometers
74.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.07 mi
Kilometers
87.02 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Thu, May 7, 10:43 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:42 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 Minnetonka
Thu, May 7, 10:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Belle Plaine
MN

City in Iowa, United States

From Saint Peter
27 mi
00h 29m
To Minnetonka
27 mi
00h 29m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter and Minnetonka.

  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 left onto Quaker Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40

    3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40

  7. 7

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street

    1475 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 41

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 41

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41

    2939 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 41

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41

    2526 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 41

  19. 19

    Continue on Hazeltine Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hazeltine Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 101

    36 m · 2 sec · County Road 101

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Minnesota Avenue
32.6 mi · 60%
Quaker Avenue
5.41 mi · 10%
Minnesota State Highway 7
4.23 mi · 8%
US 212 East
3.47 mi · 6%
Hazeltine Boulevard
2.67 mi · 5%
State Highway 41
1.98 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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Plaine
00h 29m from Saint Peter
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

60 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

97 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

109 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 46.48 mi (74.8 km).

Saint Peter

#1 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Minnetonka

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: US 169 (-93.957816, 44.323496)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peter and Minnetonka. The current time is 09:45:10.

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.