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.
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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.
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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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.
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Start on 2nd Street North
36 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
891 ft · 46 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North
1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Riverside Avenue South
52 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South
1476 ft · 44 sec · Riverside Avenue South
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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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 Sartell and Minneapolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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 Sartell and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).
#1 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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