How far is Albany, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Albany, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.99 mi
01h 33m
Flight
86 mi
138.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86 mi
Kilometers
138.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.99 mi
Kilometers
154.48 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 7:56 PM CDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-12T18:23
Arrive Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 7:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Albany
47.9 mi
00h 46m
To Saint Paul
48.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    1092 ft · 27 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1614 ft · 39 sec · 8th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Saint Paul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
88.9 mi · 93%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 6%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi
10th Street
0.29 mi
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.21 mi
Railroad Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Merge slight left

76.7 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 46m from Albany
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Albany and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Albany and 48.1 miles from Saint Paul.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Albany and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monticello.

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 86 mi (138.41 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates45.6299600, -94.5700000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-94.569988, 45.63003)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.39 $14.89 $29.78
Diesel $4.86 $16.49 $32.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Saint Paul. The current time is 18:23:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.