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

The driving distance from Champlin, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.32 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.49 mi
36.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.49 mi
Kilometers
36.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.32 mi
Kilometers
45.57 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Champlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champlin
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Champlin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mounds View
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Champlin
14.2 mi
00h 17m
To Saint Paul
14.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Richardson Avenue East

    546 ft · 28 sec · Richardson Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Road

    135 m · 11 sec · Dayton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward US 10 East, MN 47 South

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
20.3 mi · 72%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 19%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.21 mi · 1%
10th Street East
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 10 East

Keep slight left

7.35 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mounds View
00h 17m from Champlin
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Champlin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Champlin and 14.2 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Champlin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Mounds View

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mounds View and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

104 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champlin and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 22.49 mi (36.19 km).

Champlin

#1 Champlin

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population25,049
Coordinates45.1888500, -93.3974500
Altitude260
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: Richardson Avenue East (-93.397637, 45.188647)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.14
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.57 $7.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.39 $4.39 $8.78
Diesel $4.86 $4.86 $9.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Champlin and Saint Paul. The current time is 01:58:19.

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.