How far is Sartell, MN from Saint Joseph, MN?
The driving distance from Sartell, MN to Saint Joseph, MN is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sartell and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sartell and Saint Joseph.
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Start on 2nd Street North
9 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street North
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Continue on 2nd Street North
127 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street North
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
90 m · 18 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2 1/2 Street North
1.5 km · 3 min · 2 1/2 Street North
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Turn left onto Pine Cone Road North
2599 ft · 1 min · Pine Cone Road North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pine Cone Road South
37 m · 4 sec · Pine Cone Road South
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Cone Road South
2640 ft · 54 sec · Pine Cone Road South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 133
6 m · 1 sec · County Road 133
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 133
657 ft · 18 sec · County Road 133
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Continue on 6th Street South
3044 ft · 1 min · 6th Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto County Road 75
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 75
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Turn left onto College Avenue North
1056 ft · 38 sec · College Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sartell and Saint Joseph.
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.
6th Street South
Exit the roundabout
3.51 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Sartell and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sartell to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waite Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Sartell and 4.2 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sartell and Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Waite Park
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 Waite Park.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 6.66 mi (10.72 km).
#1 Sartell
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,577 |
| Coordinates | 45.6216300, -94.2069400 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 7,763 |
| Coordinates | 45.5649600, -94.3183300 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Joseph (-94.31833, 45.56496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.04 | $2.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
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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