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

The driving distance from Keewatin, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
189.33 mi
03h 09m
Flight
169.65 mi
273.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.65 mi
Kilometers
273.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.33 mi
Kilometers
304.7 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Mon, May 4, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Keewatin
Mon, May 4, 11:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keewatin
2026-05-04T17:34
Arrive Saint Paul
Mon, May 4, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keewatin
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
McGrath
MN

Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Keewatin
93.8 mi
01h 34m
To Saint Paul
95.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
70°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hwy 169

    821 ft · 28 sec · Old Hwy 169

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 169 West

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 169 West

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    35.8 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Highway 210

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  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 Keewatin 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
106 mi · 56%
Highway 169 West
43.4 mi · 23%
US 10 East
11 mi · 6%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 3%
West Highway 210
1.11 mi · 1%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGrath
01h 34m from Keewatin
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Keewatin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keewatin to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Keewatin and 95.6 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.84 one way or $47.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Keewatin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near McGrath

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

106 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Staples

118 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keewatin and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 169.65 mi (273.02 km).

Keewatin

#1 Keewatin

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,010
Coordinates47.3996600, -93.0724200
Altitude444
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: Old Hwy 169 (-93.072264, 47.399113)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $23.84
Round trip
$47.68
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $23.84 $47.68
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.19 $52.38
Premium $4.39 $29.34 $58.68
Diesel $4.86 $32.49 $64.98

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Keewatin and Saint Paul. The current time is 17:34:52.

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.