How far is Saint Peter, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Peter, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 01h 16m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peter and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peter and Minnetonka Mills.
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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
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
134 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North
1100 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Minnetonka Boulevard
961 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shady Oak Road
98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peter and Minnetonka Mills.
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.
US 212 East
Merge slight right
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
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 Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peter to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 30.3 miles from Saint Peter and 30.4 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 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 Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peter and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.89 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 Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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