How far is Sartell, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Sartell, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.5 mi
01h 16m
Flight
63.77 mi
102.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.77 mi
Kilometers
102.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.5 mi
Kilometers
121.51 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Sartell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sartell
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Minneapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM 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 Sartell
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Sartell
36.1 mi
00h 38m
To Minneapolis
39.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sartell and Minneapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sartell and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street North

    36 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    891 ft · 46 sec · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Riverside Avenue South

    52 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South

    1476 ft · 44 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2056 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 2nd Avenue North

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    861 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    3167 ft · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    798 ft · 32 sec · Washington Avenue South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sartell and Minneapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
63.8 mi · 85%
Riverside Avenue North
1.57 mi · 2%
4th Street North
0.99 mi · 1%
2nd Street South
0.88 mi · 1%
North Washington Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue North
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+11.7 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 38m from Sartell
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sartell and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sartell to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Sartell and 39.4 miles from Minneapolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 $9.53 one way or $19.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sartell and Sunny near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).

Sartell

#1 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Minneapolis

#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street North (-94.206717, 45.621803)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $9.53
Round trip
$19.06
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.53 $19.06
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.47 $20.94
Premium $4.39 $11.73 $23.45
Diesel $4.86 $12.99 $25.97

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sartell and Minneapolis. The current time is 22:33:14.

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.