How far is Le Sueur, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Le Sueur, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.35 mi
01h 05m
Flight
52.38 mi
84.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.38 mi
Kilometers
84.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.35 mi
Kilometers
100.34 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 30, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Sueur
2026-04-30T08:15
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 30, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Sueur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chaska
MN

City in Minnesota

From Le Sueur
31.4 mi
00h 32m
To Saint Paul
30.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Sueur and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 93

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 93

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North, MN 93 North

    2914 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  9. 9

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5: Terminal 1

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John A. Johnson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard

    60 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard

    68 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gannon Road

    87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Shepard Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Shepard Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Exchange Street South

    1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Le Sueur 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
41 mi · 66%
I 494 East
8.69 mi · 14%
Shepard Road
5.13 mi · 8%
Fort Road
1.2 mi · 2%
John A. Johnson Memorial Highway
1.08 mi · 2%
MN 5
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Continue straight

17 mi · 00h 20m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chaska
00h 32m from Le Sueur
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Le Sueur and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Sueur to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Chaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Le Sueur and 30.9 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Le Sueur and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Chaska

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Sueur and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 52.38 mi (84.29 km).

Le Sueur

#1 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
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: Bridge Street (-93.915269, 44.461315)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.63 $17.25
Premium $4.39 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $4.86 $10.70 $21.40

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Sueur and Saint Paul. The current time is 08:15:36.

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.