10 Cities Near Saint Peter + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Saint Peter, Minnesota, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Lakeville, Eden Prairie, Burnsville.
The closest notable city to Saint Peter, Minnesota is Lakeville, about 42 mi (67 km) away — roughly 1 hr 15 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Eden Prairie | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Burnsville | 45 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Plymouth | 53 mi / 86 km | 1 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Minneapolis | 57 mi / 91 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint Paul | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Brooklyn Park | 61 mi / 98 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Blaine | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rochester | 77 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saint Cloud | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Saint Peter
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lakeville, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Plymouth, Minneapolis. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Saint Peter include Lakeville, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, Plymouth, Minneapolis. The closest is Lakeville, about 42 miles (67 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.