How far is Credit River, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Credit River, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
28.58 mi
00h 34m
Flight
23.33 mi
37.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.58 mi
Kilometers
46 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
Sat, May 30, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Credit River
Sat, May 30, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Credit River
2026-05-30T10:15
Arrive Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 10:50 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
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Credit River
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Credit River
14.5 mi
00h 17m
To Saint Paul
14.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Credit River and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Texas Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Texas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on 185th Street East

    1.6 km · 1 min · 185th Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Shepard Road

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, Great River Road Minnesota

    153 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Shepard Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Exchange Street South

    1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Credit River 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
19.1 mi · 67%
Shepard Road
3.25 mi · 11%
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.35 mi · 8%
Texas Avenue
1.43 mi · 5%
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial High
1.25 mi · 4%
185th Street East
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Keep slight right

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 17m from Credit River
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Credit River 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 Credit River to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Credit River and 14.1 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Credit River and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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 Burnsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnsville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Credit River and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Credit River

Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,585
Coordinates44.6744100, -93.3791100
Altitude302
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: Texas Avenue (-93.379196, 44.674406)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
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
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.96 $7.92
Premium $4.39 $4.44 $8.87
Diesel $4.86 $4.91 $9.83

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Credit River and Saint Paul. The current time is 10:15:08.

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.