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

The driving distance from Foley, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
78.17 mi
01h 22m
Flight
63.65 mi
102.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.17 mi
Kilometers
125.8 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Foley
Sat, May 30, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foley
2026-05-30T11:05
Arrive Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foley
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Foley
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To Saint Paul
39.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue North

    810 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2846 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  17. 17

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foley 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 52%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 7%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
County Road 11
0.65 mi · 1%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 41m from Foley
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foley 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 Foley to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Foley and 39.8 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foley and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 63.65 mi (102.43 km).

Foley

#1 Foley

City in Benton County, Minnesota

Population2,653
Coordinates45.6646900, -93.9097000
Altitude347
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: Broadway Avenue North (-93.909812, 45.664645)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.70
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $9.85 $19.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $10.82 $21.64
Premium $4.39 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $4.86 $13.42 $26.85

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Foley and Saint Paul. The current time is 11:05:52.

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.