How far is Cormorant, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Cormorant, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cormorant and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cormorant and Saint Paul.
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Start on County Highway 5
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on County Highway 9
3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9
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Turn right onto County Road 9
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9
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Turn left onto South Pelican Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive
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Continue on South Pelican Drive
1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive
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Turn right onto South Shore Drive
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive
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Continue on 215th Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lake Lizzie Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · East Lake Lizzie Road
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Continue on North Broadway
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
13.7 mi · 16 min · South Broadway
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Continue on West Prairie Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Prairie Avenue
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Take the exit straight
51.6 mi · 56 min
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Continue straight
121.7 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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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 Cormorant and Saint Paul.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Prairie Avenue
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122 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Cormorant 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 Cormorant to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Cormorant and 110 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.80 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cormorant and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Melrose
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 Melrose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cormorant and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 188.92 mi (304.04 km).
#1 Cormorant
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 46.7305100, -96.0656100 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $27.80 | $55.61 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.54 | $61.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.21 | $68.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
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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