How far is East Bethel, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from East Bethel, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
32.55 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.45 mi
42.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.45 mi
Kilometers
42.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.55 mi
Kilometers
52.39 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in East Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bethel
2026-04-19T05:59
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Bethel
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mounds View
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From East Bethel
16.3 mi
00h 19m
To Saint Paul
16.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bethel and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Viking Boulevard Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South

    963 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Bethel 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 22 West
13.2 mi · 41%
US 10 East
11 mi · 34%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 17%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
1.63 mi · 5%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CR 22 West

Keep slight right

12.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mounds View
00h 19m from East Bethel
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Bethel to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from East Bethel and 16.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Mounds View

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 Mounds View and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

90 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

104 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bethel and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.57 km).

East Bethel

#1 East Bethel

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,102
Coordinates45.3194100, -93.2024500
Altitude277
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: Viking Boulevard Northeast (-93.202449, 45.319533)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.39 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $4.86 $5.59 $11.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Bethel and Saint Paul. The current time is 05:59:04.

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.