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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Saint Paul is 22.27 miles (35.83 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, MN to Saint Paul, MN is 22.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, Minnesota to Saint Paul, Minnesota is: 26.76 miles (43.06 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Saint Paul will take approximately 00 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population 4211
GPS Coordinates 45°15'55"N 93°3'1"W
Latitude 45.2652200
Longitude -93.0501500
Altitude 278
Country United States
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#2 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Saint Paul is known for its history as the capital of Minnesota, its many parks and lakes, and its many attractions, such as the Minnesota State Capitol and the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Population 306717
GPS Coordinates 44°56'40"N 93°5'36"W
Latitude 44.9444100
Longitude -93.0932700
Altitude 242
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Saint Paul

The distance between Columbus and Saint Paul is 43 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Saint Paul. The current time is 02:32:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.57 liters (0.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Saint Paul.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Saint Paul is $3.23 (diesel $4.59).

Minnesota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $3.74 $4.15 $4.86
Total $3.23 $3.53 $3.92 $4.59

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Minnesota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.420 (Diesel $4.864) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Saint Paul (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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