How far is Crow Wing, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Crow Wing, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.59 mi
02h 13m
Flight
108.97 mi
175.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.97 mi
Kilometers
175.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.59 mi
Kilometers
211.78 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Crow Wing
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crow Wing
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crow Wing
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Clear Lake
MN

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

From Crow Wing
65.2 mi
01h 06m
To Saint Paul
66.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crow Wing and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crow Wing and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crow Wing and Saint Paul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 31%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 4%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
County Road 11
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight right

28.3 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
109 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
01h 06m from Crow Wing
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Crow Wing and 66.4 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crow Wing and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clear Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Lake.

RAIL

St. Cloud

18 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

83 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crow Wing and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 108.97 mi (175.37 km).

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#1 Crow Wing

Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Population2,098
Coordinates46.2799700, -94.2925000
Altitude364
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: MN 371 (-94.292598, 46.28006)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.58 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.12
9.28 gal · 35.16 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $16.56 $33.12
Mid-grade $3.92 $18.19 $36.39
Premium $4.39 $20.38 $40.76
Diesel $4.86 $22.57 $45.14

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crow Wing and Saint Paul. The current time is 00:17:24.

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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.