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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.75 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.64 mi
79.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.75 mi
Kilometers
97.76 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka Mills
Thu, May 7, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 12:19 PM 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 Mills
Thu, May 7, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
30.3 mi
00h 38m
To Minnetonka Mills
30.4 mi
00h 38m

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 W

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.

  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

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    134 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 494 North

    1100 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Minnetonka Boulevard

    961 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Minnesota Avenue
32.6 mi · 54%
US 212 East
13.5 mi · 22%
I 494 North
5.86 mi · 10%
Quaker Avenue
5.41 mi · 9%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.92 mi · 3%
Minnetonka Boulevard
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 38m from Saint Peter
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.89 km).

Saint Peter

#1 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

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

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peter (-93.95801, 44.32358)
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)

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 Minnetonka Mills. The current time is 09:45:55.

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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.