How far is Hoyt Lakes, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Hoyt Lakes, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.67 mi
03h 20m
Flight
183.68 mi
295.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.68 mi
Kilometers
295.61 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.67 mi
Kilometers
332.6 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Hoyt Lakes
Wed, May 13, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoyt Lakes
2026-05-12T18:24
Arrive Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoyt Lakes
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sturgeon Lake
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Hoyt Lakes
104.5 mi
01h 40m
To Saint Paul
102.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Hoyt Lakes and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoyt Lakes and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Memorial Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on County Highway 110

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Highway 110

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 110

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 110

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue North

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway 100

    2071 ft · 41 sec · County Highway 100

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 37

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 37

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 53 South

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  27. 27

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoyt Lakes 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
120 mi · 58%
US 53 South
55.3 mi · 27%
County Highway 100
11.7 mi · 6%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 4%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 1%
State Highway 37
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgeon Lake
01h 40m from Hoyt Lakes
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hoyt Lakes 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 Hoyt Lakes to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Hoyt Lakes and 102.2 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoyt Lakes and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

69 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

74 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoyt Lakes and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 183.68 mi (295.61 km).

Hoyt Lakes

#1 Hoyt Lakes

City in St.

Population1,927
Coordinates47.5196500, -92.1385100
Altitude449
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: Kennedy Memorial Drive (-92.138475, 47.519877)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $26.02
Round trip
$52.04
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.02 $52.04
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.58 $57.17
Premium $4.39 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $4.86 $35.46 $70.92

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 Hoyt Lakes and Saint Paul. The current time is 18:24:02.

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.