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

The driving distance from Avon, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.61 mi
01h 27m
Flight
80.44 mi
129.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.44 mi
Kilometers
129.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.61 mi
Kilometers
144.21 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Avon
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-05-12T18:26
Arrive Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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 Avon
44.7 mi
00h 43m
To Saint Paul
44.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
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 Avon and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stratford Street West

    59 m · 11 sec · Stratford Street West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avon Avenue South

    2447 ft · 1 min · Avon Avenue South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I-94 E

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I-94 E

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  8. 8

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  9. 9

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 E
81.9 mi · 91%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 6%
Avon Avenue South
0.78 mi · 1%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.29 mi
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I-94 E

Merge slight left onto I-94 E

70.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 43m from Avon
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Avon 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 Avon to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 44.7 miles from Avon and 44.9 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Avon 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 Avon and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.46 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,508
Coordinates45.6091300, -94.4516700
Altitude345
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: (-94.451769, 45.609163)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.56
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.28 $22.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.39 $13.88 $27.76
Diesel $4.86 $15.37 $30.74

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 Avon and Saint Paul. The current time is 18:26:57.

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.