How far is Fairfax, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Fairfax, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Saint Paul.
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Start on Park Street North
14 m · 8 sec · Park Street North
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue East
17.2 mi · 23 min · Lincoln Avenue East
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
12.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1223 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 East, MN 5 East
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5: Terminal 1
2.2 mi · 3 min · John A. Johnson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Gannon Road
87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road
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Turn left onto Shepard Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Shepard Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Exchange Street South
1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West
1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax and Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 15
Keep slight right
27.4 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fairfax 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 Fairfax to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Fairfax and 50.1 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfax and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Hamburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamburg.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 84.87 mi (136.59 km).
#1 Fairfax
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 44.5291300, -94.7208200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.50 | $31.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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