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

Fastest route

The distance between Fulda, Minnesota 56131 and St. Paul, Minnesota is approximately 179 miles (289 kilometers). The recommended route is to take MN-60 E and Sioux Trl, which will take approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Directions

  • 🚗 Take MN-60 E/2nd Ave N in Windom: Head south on N St Paul Ave toward W Front St, then turn left onto E Front St. Follow MN-60 E until you reach 2nd Ave N in Windom.

  • 🛣️ Continue on MN-60 E, US-169 N, and I-494 E: Pass by McDonald's (on the right) and continue onto US-169 N/Hiawatha Pioneer Trl/Sioux Trl. Keep following US-169 N until you reach I-494 E/MN-5 E. Keep left at the fork to continue on I-494 E.

  • 🔄 Merge onto I-35E N: Take exit 70 for I-35E N toward St. Paul. Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-35E N.

  • 🛣️ Stay on I-35E N: Keep left at the fork to stay on I-35E N, following signs for US-10 W.

  • 🔄 Take exit 108 for Cayuga St: After a while on I-35E N, take exit 108 for Cayuga St.

  • ➡️ Merge onto I-35E S: Turn right onto E Cayuga St, then right again to merge onto I-35E S.

  • 🔄 Take exit 107A for US-10 E/I-94 E: Use the second lane from the left to take exit 107A for US-10 E/I-94 E.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before embarking on the journey.
  • 📅 Check the traffic conditions and plan your departure accordingly to avoid delays.
  • ⛽️ Make sure you have enough fuel for the trip and consider refueling along the way if needed.
  • 🚧 Stay alert and follow road signs and speed limits for a safe journey.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks or plan for stops along the route to grab a meal.
  • 📱 Keep your mobile phone charged and have a navigation app or GPS device to help you stay on track.
  • 🚫 Avoid distractions while driving and prioritize your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.5 mi
02h 57m
Flight
144.28 mi
232.19 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.28 mi
Kilometers
232.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.5 mi
Kilometers
279.22 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulda
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulda
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
Skyline
MN

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Fulda
86.9 mi
01h 28m
To Saint Paul
86.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
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 Fulda and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 14 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    2031 ft · 56 sec · East Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 62

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62

  4. 4

    Continue on 6th Street

    3224 ft · 2 min · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2359 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    749 ft · 24 sec · 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue on MN 60 E

    8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 60

    15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  16. 16

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5: Terminal 1

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John A. Johnson Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Fort Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard

    60 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard

    68 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Gannon Road

    87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Shepard Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Shepard Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Exchange Street South

    1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulda 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
108 mi · 62%
State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 13%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 7%
MN 60 E
8.79 mi · 5%
I 494 East
8.69 mi · 5%
Shepard Road
5.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Turn left onto State Highway 60

44.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline
01h 28m from Fulda
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fulda 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 Fulda to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Skyline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Fulda and 86.6 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.84 one way or $43.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Skyline

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulda and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 144.28 mi (232.19 km).

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#1 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
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: North St Paul Avenue (-95.600215, 43.870519)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $21.84
Round trip
$43.68
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.84 $43.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.00 $47.99
Premium $4.39 $26.88 $53.76
Diesel $4.86 $29.77 $59.54

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 Fulda and Saint Paul. The current time is 21:33:48.

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.