How far is Grass Lake, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Grass Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
69.12 mi
01h 06m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Grass Lake
Tue, May 12, 7:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grass Lake
2026-05-12T17:42
Arrive Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grass Lake
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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Grass Lake
32.2 mi
00h 33m
To Saint Paul
36.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grass Lake and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Queen Street

    29 m · 8 sec · Queen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 133rd Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 133rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    3.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 107

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Avenue North

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 107 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 107 Northeast

    93 m · 14 sec · Highway 107 Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    100 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 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 Grass Lake 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 107 Northeast
41.5 mi · 60%
US 10 East
11 mi · 16%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 8%
State Highway 107
3.35 mi · 5%
Main Avenue North
1 mi · 1%
133rd Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 107 Northeast

Merge slight right

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
00h 33m from Grass Lake
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Grass Lake and 36.9 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grass Lake and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grass Lake and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.88 km).

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#1 Grass Lake

Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates45.7780200, -93.1677200
Altitude296
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: Queen Street (-93.167739, 45.77802)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.39 $10.72 $21.43
Diesel $4.86 $11.87 $23.74

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Grass Lake and Saint Paul. The current time is 17:42:42.

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.