How far is Cologne, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Cologne, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cologne and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cologne and Saint Paul.
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Start on Lake Street East
23 m · 8 sec · Lake Street East
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Turn left onto Paul Avenue North
559 ft · 11 sec · Paul Avenue North
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Continue on South Paul Street
1716 ft · 36 sec · South Paul Street
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Merge slight left
840 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 212 East
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5: Terminal 1
2.2 mi · 3 min · John A. Johnson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Gannon Road
87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road
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Turn left onto Shepard Road
5.1 mi · 9 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 Cologne and Saint Paul.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
20.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Cologne 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 Cologne to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Cologne and 19.6 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cologne and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cologne and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 35.75 mi (57.54 km).
#1 Cologne
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 44.7716300, -93.7813500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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