How far is Greenfield, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Greenfield, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenfield and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield and Saint Paul.
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Start on Ingram Street
2797 ft · 2 min · Ingram Street
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Turn right onto Greenfield Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2520 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on General Mills Boulevard
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 394 East: Minneapolis
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West
646 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East
2191 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, 5th Street
1281 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 10th Street
2021 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on 10th Street West
882 ft · 34 sec · 10th Street West
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Turn right onto Saint Peter Street
2466 ft · 2 min · Saint Peter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard West
120 m · 22 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Greenfield 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 Greenfield to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Medicine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Greenfield and 17.8 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenfield and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medicine Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 31.21 mi (50.22 km).
#1 Greenfield
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,339 |
| Coordinates | 45.1033000, -93.6913500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.57 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
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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