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

The driving distance from Grant, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.6 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.16 mi
21.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.16 mi
Kilometers
21.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.6 mi
Kilometers
29.93 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Grant
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grant
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
North Saint Paul
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Grant
8.8 mi
00h 12m
To Saint Paul
9.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Grant and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dellwood Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dellwood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jamaca Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jamaca Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 75th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min · 75th Street North

  4. 4

    Continue on Stillwater Road

    736 ft · 25 sec · Stillwater Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hilton Trail North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West

    38 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, US 10 East: Saint Paul

    1065 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
7.42 mi · 40%
I 35E South
3.85 mi · 21%
Jamaca Avenue North
1.87 mi · 10%
Hilton Trail North
1.45 mi · 8%
75th Street North
1 mi · 5%
Dellwood Road
0.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 36 West

Merge slight left

7.08 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Saint Paul
00h 12m from Grant
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grant 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 Grant to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

North Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Grant and 9.8 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Saint Paul

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St Anthony City Office
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

St Anthony City Office

Saint Anthony , MN
3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, St Anthony, MN 55418
Rating 2.4/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

109 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 13.16 mi (21.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Grant

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,147
Coordinates45.0844100, -92.9104900
Altitude308
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: (-92.911083, 45.084126)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.71
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.36 $4.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.59 $5.18
Premium $4.39 $2.90 $5.80
Diesel $4.86 $3.21 $6.42

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 Grant and Saint Paul. The current time is 21:34:21.

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.