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Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Saint Bonifacius, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

27.9 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Saint Bonifacius, MN, MN

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Jo Kassis

Trip Overview

Minneapolis, MN to Saint Bonifacius, MN is 27.9 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Minnesota State Highway 7 and I-394, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Minnesota, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short distance and primarily highway profile, this route is ideal for a straightforward commute or a quick errand. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making for an efficient transit between the two locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Minnesota State Highway 7 18.7 mi 26m
I 394 3.3 mi 4m
MN 7 2.3 mi 3m
MN 100 1.2 mi 1m
Washington Avenue South 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
North 1st Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North 3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Minnesota State Highway 7 — 18.7 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Saint Bonifacius, MN.

1

Start on CR 152

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
2

Turn left onto North 1st Avenue

426 ft · 18 sec · North 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

418 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
4

Turn straight onto I 394

3.3 mi · 4 min · I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 11 sec
Exit 5B-A Toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward MN 100 South Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

402 ft · 9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward MN 100 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward MN 100 South Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto MN 100

1.2 mi · 1 min · MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward MN 7 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto MN 7

19 mi · 26 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto MN 7

132 ft · 2 sec · MN 7
15

Continue on MN 7

2.3 mi · 3 min · MN 7
16

Turn right onto CR 92

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
Use the right lane.
17

Arrive at destination

CR 92

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B-A Toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-X...
7
4.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MN 100 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward MN 100 South
7
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MN 100 South
7
5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward MN 100 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.15 one way

$8.30 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $4.47 $8.95
premium $4.53 $4.98 $9.96
diesel $5.61 $6.16 $12.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.44 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Minneapolis, MN

Late night in Minneapolis on Sunday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Bonifacius, MN

Late night in Saint Bonifacius on Sunday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

41m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 91% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience 18.7 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7 as the longest continuous stretch on a main road. Expect a significant portion of your travel to be on high-speed, limited-access roads, with the transition to surface streets occurring near your destination. The frequent exits and merges characteristic of highway driving will be a constant.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and I 394. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Minneapolis, MN

Full guide →

Minneapolis is a city of about 430,000 people (2019) and the largest city in Minnesota. Along with neighboring Saint Paul, it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolitan area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Bonifacius, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Bonifacius, MN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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