How far is East Gull Lake, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from East Gull Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
118.07 mi
190.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.1 mi
Kilometers
230.3 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in East Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Gull Lake
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Gull Lake
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
Saint Cloud
MN

City in Minnesota

From East Gull Lake
71.6 mi
01h 13m
To Saint Paul
71.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
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 Gull Lake and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Bay Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Pike Bay Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Gull Lake Drive

    100 m · 17 sec · East Gull Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gull Lake Dam Road

    731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    79 m · 8 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 125

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    32.3 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  19. 19

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  26. 26

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  27. 27

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Gull Lake and Saint Paul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 125
88.8 mi · 62%
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 28%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 4%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 1%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 1%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 125

Keep slight right

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
01h 13m from East Gull Lake
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Gull Lake 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 Gull Lake to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from East Gull Lake and 71.5 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

St. Cloud

1 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

101 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

101 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Gull Lake and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 118.07 mi (190.02 km).

East Gull Lake

#1 East Gull Lake

City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,059
Coordinates46.4080200, -94.3558400
Altitude382
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: Pike Bay Road (-94.355761, 46.407937)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.11 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
10.1 gal · 38.22 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $3.92 $19.80 $39.60
Premium $4.39 $22.18 $44.36
Diesel $4.86 $24.56 $49.13

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 Gull Lake and Saint Paul. The current time is 00:05:52.

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.