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

The driving distance from Delano, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
37.77 mi
00h 44m
Flight
34.66 mi
55.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.66 mi
Kilometers
55.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.77 mi
Kilometers
60.78 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, May 14, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Delano
Thu, May 14, 7:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delano
2026-05-14T18:27
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, May 14, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Delano
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
Minnetonka Mills
MN

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Delano
18.8 mi
00h 22m
To Saint Paul
18.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delano and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Avenue East

    677 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Babcock Boulevard West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90

    43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

    12.3 mi · 16 min · Babcock Boulevard

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West

    646 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East

    2191 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, 5th Street

    1281 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 10th Street

    2021 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street West

    882 ft · 34 sec · 10th Street West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Peter Street

    2466 ft · 2 min · Saint Peter Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    120 m · 22 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delano 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Babcock Boulevard
22.5 mi · 60%
I 94 East
9.84 mi · 26%
Babcock Boulevard West
3.93 mi · 10%
10th Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Saint Peter Street
0.47 mi · 1%
10th Street West
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Babcock Boulevard

Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard

12.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minnetonka Mills
00h 22m from Delano
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delano 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 Delano to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Delano and 18.9 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delano and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills

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 Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 12.3 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 12.8 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 Minnetonka Mills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

20 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delano and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 34.66 mi (55.78 km).

Delano

#1 Delano

City in Minnesota, United States

Population6,353
Coordinates45.0419100, -93.7891300
Altitude281
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: Bridge Avenue East (-93.789129, 45.041944)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.86 $6.47 $12.94

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Delano and Saint Paul. The current time is 18:27:51.

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.