How far is Saint Wendel, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Wendel, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Wendel and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Wendel and Minneapolis.
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Start on the route
8.6 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4
39 m · 2 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 4
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 4
16 m · 1 sec · County Road 4
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4
1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 4
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Continue on Veterans Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn right onto MN-15 S
1.1 mi · 2 min · MN-15 S
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street South
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Road
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Take the ramp straight
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
2056 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North
1328 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Wendel and Minneapolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Roosevelt Road
Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Wendel and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Wendel to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Saint Wendel and 41 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Saint Wendel and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Wendel and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 71.94 mi (115.78 km).
#1 Saint Wendel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,354 |
| Coordinates | 45.6660800, -94.3777800 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $11.25 | $22.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
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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