St. Charles Homes for Sale
Live listings, local resources and things to do in St. Charles, MN.
Photo: Tom Fisk / PexelsAbout St. Charles
Best known for being the Gateway to the Whitewater Valley, St. Charles is a vibrant community of 3,825 people comfortably nestled within the rolling hills and valleys of southeastern Minnesota. Located 20 miles east of Rochester and 20 miles west of Winona, St. Charles offers big city conveniences with the advantages of small town living. St. Charles features many different recreational opportunities. The majestic Whitewater State Park is only seven miles north of the city and there are five beautiful city parks offering a variety of activities, including picnic areas, volleyball courts, ball fields, playground equipment and biking and hiking trails. St. Charles is a wonderful place to call home.
For more info/resources:
- St Charles Website
- St Charles City Council
- St Charles Economic Development
- Whitewater Park
- St Charles School System
- St Charles Bill Pay
- St Charles Chamber of Commerce
Things to do:
Commute to Mayo Clinic from St. Charles
From St. Charles it’s about 32 min (21.7 miles) by car to Mayo Clinic’s downtown campus.
| From | Downtown campus (Gonda) | Saint Marys campus |
|---|---|---|
| St. Charles (town center) | 32 min21.7 mi | 31 min25.3 mi |
Approximate driving times from the OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap data), calculated 2026-10-02 for normal, light traffic, not rush hour. Downtown construction and winter weather can add time. Times are to the campus area, not to a specific ramp or door.
Bus and transit options
- Mayo Clinic commuter bus: the Mayo Clinic staff commuting flyer lists St. Charles as a hub for weekday morning and evening commuter buses for Mayo staff (staff pay $2 per ride). Ask Mayo Parking & Transportation for current schedules.
- Rochester City Lines, a private bus company, runs weekday peak-hour commuter buses into Rochester from communities around the region, and riders don’t need to work at Mayo. Check rclbus.com for a current route from St. Charles.
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