How far is Detroit Lakes, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul is 185.09 miles (297.87 km).
Flight distance from Detroit Lakes, MN to Saint Paul, MN is 185.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Saint Paul, Minnesota is: 208.32 miles (335.26 km) by car.
Driving from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul will take approximately 03 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Detroit Lakes
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9255 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°49'2"N 95°50'43"W |
| Latitude | 46.8171800 |
| Longitude | -95.8453300 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Saint Paul: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258,44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time Between Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul is 335 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 43 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 Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul. The current time is 11:00:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.83 liters (7.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul is $25.14 (diesel $35.76).
Minnesota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $3.74 | $4.15 | $4.86 |
| Total | $25.14 | $27.49 | $30.5 | $35.76 |
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 April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Detroit Lakes 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.
