How far is Grand Island, NE from Saint Paul, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Saint Paul, NE is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Howard County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Saint Paul.
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Start on West 3rd Street
980 ft · 55 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Sycamore Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Capital Avenue
1737 ft · 41 sec · East Capital Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broadwell Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Broadwell Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 281
18.7 mi · 21 min · North Highway 281
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Continue on 2nd Street
2323 ft · 45 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1826 ft · 1 min · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
150 m · 22 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island and Saint Paul.
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.
North Highway 281
Continue on North Highway 281
18.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dannebrog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Grand Island and 11.3 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Grand Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Dannebrog
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 Dannebrog.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 20.91 mi (33.65 km).
#1 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Paul
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147300, -98.4581200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Paul (-98.45812, 41.21473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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