How far is Dodge Center, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Dodge Center, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodge Center and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodge Center and Saint Paul.
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Start on East Main Street
1207 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
1627 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Highway Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway Street West
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Continue on County Road 34
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 34
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Continue on 620th Street
1576 ft · 29 sec · 620th Street
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Turn right onto The Capitol Highway
6.3 mi · 8 min · The Capitol Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 56
8.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on 2nd Street
139 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Red Wing Avenue
1687 ft · 48 sec · Red Wing Avenue
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Continue on The Capitol Highway
1215 ft · 27 sec · The Capitol Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
15.7 mi · 20 min · Highway 56 Boulevard
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Continue on Randolph Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on Emery Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Emery Avenue
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Turn right onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
627 ft · 19 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
693 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road
2078 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
2890 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street South
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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 Dodge Center and Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 56 Boulevard
Continue on Highway 56 Boulevard
15.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Dodge Center and 34.5 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dodge Center and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Stanton
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 Stanton.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodge Center and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 64.4 mi (103.64 km).
#1 Dodge Center
City in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.0280200, -92.8546400 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
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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