Origin
Nisswa, MN
Night in Nisswa on Friday
Local time
10:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nisswa, MN to Saint Mathias, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 371 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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
Night in Saint Mathias on Friday
Local time
10:35 PM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nisswa, MN to Saint Mathias, MN covers 29.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 371, Sleepy Hollow Road, County Road 121. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Nisswa, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
The route from Nisswa, MN to Saint Mathias, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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