Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Bonifacius, MN
Jo Kassis
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Saint Bonifacius, MN.
Start on CR 152
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Turn straight onto I 394
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto MN 100
Take the exit
Merge onto MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Continue on MN 7
Turn right onto CR 92
Arrive at destination
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.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.30 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Saint Bonifacius on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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