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

The driving distance from Elmdale, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
106.72 mi
01h 49m
Flight
91.55 mi
147.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.55 mi
Kilometers
147.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.72 mi
Kilometers
171.75 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in Elmdale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmdale
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmdale
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Elmdale
52.6 mi
00h 54m
To Saint Paul
54.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 238

    4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 238

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue

    2658 ft · 1 min · 120th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nature Road

    5.4 mi · 12 min · Nature Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Centre Street

    1537 ft · 46 sec · West Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  11. 11

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  19. 19

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 38%
West Centre Street
26.4 mi · 25%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 5%
Nature Road
5.42 mi · 5%
State Highway 238
4.02 mi · 4%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fenning Avenue

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 54m from Elmdale
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elmdale and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elmdale to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Elmdale and 54.1 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmdale and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.34 km).

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#1 Elmdale

Township in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population1,021
Coordinates45.8333000, -94.4925100
Altitude356
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: State Highway 238 (-94.492507, 45.83326)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.91
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.46 $26.91
Mid-grade $3.92 $14.78 $29.56
Premium $4.39 $16.56 $33.12
Diesel $4.86 $18.34 $36.67

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 Elmdale and Saint Paul. The current time is 23:44:22.

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.