Origin
Nisswa, MN
Late night in Nisswa on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nisswa, MN to Saint Mathias, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nisswa, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Mathias, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Trip Overview
Nisswa, MN to Saint Mathias, MN is 29.4 miles and takes about 44m via MN 371, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a convenient option for a quick drive. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a straightforward journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to easily fit it into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 371 | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| Sleepy Hollow Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| County Road 121 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 18 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 371
— 23.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nisswa, MN and Saint Mathias, MN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right
137 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto CR 18
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 18
5
Continue on CR 18
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Road 18
6
Turn left onto MN 371
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
MN 371
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 371
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
MN 371
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
15 mi
·
18 min
·
MN 371
10
Turn left onto CR 131
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Sleepy Hollow Road
11
Turn right onto CR 121
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 121
12
Arrive at destination
CR 121
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 18 / County Road 18
Enter roundabout onto CR 18 / County Road 18
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MN 371
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 371
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 371
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
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.
Destination
Saint Mathias, MN
Late night in Saint Mathias on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
44m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.4 miles along MN 371. You'll transition onto Sleepy Hollow Road and then County Road 121, which may offer a slightly different driving experience compared to the main highway. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, with the highway sections allowing for efficient travel.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on MN 371.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 371 and Sleepy Hollow Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 18 / County Road 18): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on MN 371. 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 Mathias, 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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 18 / County Road 18): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Mathias, 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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