How far is Le Center, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Le Center, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Le Center and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Center and Saint Paul.
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Start on South Waterville Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · South Waterville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Minnesota Street
655 ft · 23 sec · East Minnesota Street
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Turn left onto North Cordova Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · North Cordova Avenue
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Continue on County Road 11
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto 360th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 360th Street
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Continue on County Road 32
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 32
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto 211th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 211th Avenue
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Turn right onto 320th Street
5 mi · 7 min · 320th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
148 m · 13 sec
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Continue on 320th Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · 320th Street
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Continue on 70th Street West
4.1 mi · 6 min · 70th Street West
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 30th Street West
6 m · 1 sec · 30th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Turn left onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 260th Street East
7 m · 1 sec · 260th Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto 260th Street East
2 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Continue on Deuce Road
137 m · 13 sec · Deuce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shepard Road
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, Great River Road Minnesota
153 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shepard Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Exchange Street South
1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West
1178 ft · 52 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 Le Center 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.
I 35 North
Keep slight right
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Le Center and Patchy Fog near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Le Center to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Le Center and 35.2 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Le Center and Patchy Fog near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elko New Market.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Le Center and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 49.5 mi (79.66 km).
#1 Le Center
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 2,482 |
| Coordinates | 44.3894100, -93.7302300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
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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