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

The driving distance from Dundas, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
42.11 mi
00h 47m
Flight
35.98 mi
57.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.98 mi
Kilometers
57.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.11 mi
Kilometers
67.77 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Dundas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dundas
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dundas
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
Deer Park
MN

Township in Pennington County, Minnesota

From Dundas
22.6 mi
00h 23m
To Saint Paul
19.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Dundas and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street North

    23 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Hester Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railway Street

    1403 ft · 44 sec · Railway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    3267 ft · 1 min · West Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Millersburg Boulevard East

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Millersburg Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Shepard Road

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    153 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Shepard Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Exchange Street South

    1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
36.4 mi · 86%
Millersburg Boulevard East
3.61 mi · 9%
Shepard Road
3.25 mi · 8%
West Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Railway Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Hester Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

21.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Park
00h 23m from Dundas
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dundas 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 Dundas to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Dundas and 19.6 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deer Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Park, 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 Deer Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

31 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

111 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

116 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dundas and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 35.98 mi (57.91 km).

Dundas

#1 Dundas

City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,652
Coordinates44.4294100, -93.2018800
Altitude284
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: 2nd Street North (-93.201917, 44.429423)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.80 $11.61
Premium $4.39 $6.50 $13.00
Diesel $4.86 $7.20 $14.40

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 Dundas and Saint Paul. The current time is 02:55:31.

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.