How far is Chisholm, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Chisholm, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chisholm and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm and Saint Paul.
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Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
20 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
929 ft · 26 sec · West Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
3276 ft · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
37 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 40th Street
62 m · 3 sec · East 40th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 40th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 40th Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 37
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
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Take the ramp right
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
602 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on 10th Street East
951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
50 m · 6 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 Chisholm 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 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Chisholm 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 Chisholm to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Chisholm and 102.2 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chisholm and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake
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 Sturgeon Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 176.1 mi (283.41 km).
#1 Chisholm
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,803 |
| Coordinates | 47.4891000, -92.8838000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.66 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.11 | $64.21 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $35.56 | $71.11 |
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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