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

The driving distance from Eveleth, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
187.58 mi
02h 54m
Flight
175.98 mi
283.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.98 mi
Kilometers
283.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.58 mi
Kilometers
301.88 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Eveleth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eveleth
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eveleth
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
Rutledge
MN

American city in Pine County, Minnesota

From Eveleth
94.1 mi
01h 27m
To Saint Paul
93.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Avenue

    703 ft · 26 sec · Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayal Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fayal Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 53 South: Duluth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  20. 20

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eveleth 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
120 mi · 64%
US 53 South
55.4 mi · 30%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 4%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Fayal Road
0.74 mi
Robert Street North
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutledge
01h 27m from Eveleth
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Eveleth 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 Eveleth to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Eveleth and 93.5 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Eveleth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Rutledge

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

80 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

86 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eveleth and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 175.98 mi (283.21 km).

Eveleth

#1 Eveleth

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,536
Coordinates47.4624300, -92.5399100
Altitude485
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: Grant Avenue (-92.5399, 47.46243)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.06 L · about $23.63
Round trip
$47.25
13.24 gal · 50.12 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.63 $47.25
Mid-grade $3.92 $25.96 $51.91
Premium $4.39 $29.08 $58.15
Diesel $4.86 $32.20 $64.40

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 Eveleth and Saint Paul. The current time is 00:58:36.

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.