How far is Cedar Lake, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Cedar Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Saint Paul.
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Start on 250th Street East
18 m · 5 sec · 250th Street East
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Turn right onto Panama Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Panama Avenue
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Turn right onto 220th Street East
1.5 km · 1 min · 220th Street East
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Continue on McMahon Lane
1 mi · 2 min · McMahon Lane
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Continue on 217th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 217th Street East
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Continue on Lucerne Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lucerne Boulevard
36 m · 3 sec · Lucerne Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Lucerne Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lucerne Boulevard
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Continue on 210th Street West
2656 ft · 47 sec · 210th Street West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shepard Road
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, Great River Road Minnesota
153 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shepard Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Exchange Street South
1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West
1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake and Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Keep slight right
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar Lake and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Cedar Lake and 18.6 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cedar Lake and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Burnsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 29.98 mi (48.25 km).
#1 Cedar Lake
Township in Scott County, Minnesota
| Population | 3,021 |
| Coordinates | 44.5871900, -93.4402300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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