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

The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.26 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.91 mi
24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.91 mi
Kilometers
24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.26 mi
Kilometers
29.39 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Mon, May 25, 8:21 AM CDT
Return by in Lino Lakes
Mon, May 25, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lino Lakes
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Saint Paul
Mon, May 25, 8:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lino Lakes
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Vadnais Heights
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Lino Lakes
8.8 mi
00h 12m
To Saint Paul
9.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Black Duck Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 54 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hodgson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hodgson Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hodgson Road

    38 m · 7 sec · Hodgson Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Hodgson Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hodgson Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Rice Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rice Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Rice Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Rice Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 694 East

    68 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto I 694 East

    2120 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    2774 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  19. 19

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lino Lakes and Saint Paul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hodgson Road
5.77 mi · 32%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 30%
Birch Street
1.96 mi · 11%
Rice Street
1.19 mi · 6%
I 694 East
0.97 mi · 5%
Black Duck Drive
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Voyageur Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

5.51 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vadnais Heights
00h 12m from Lino Lakes
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lino 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 Lino Lakes to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vadnais Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Lino Lakes and 9.4 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vadnais Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vadnais Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vadnais Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

14 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

69 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

101 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 14.91 mi (24 km).

Lino Lakes

#1 Lino Lakes

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,427
Coordinates45.1602400, -93.0888300
Altitude270
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: Black Duck Drive (-93.092305, 45.157613)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.57
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.28 $4.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.39 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $4.86 $3.11 $6.23

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lino Lakes and Saint Paul. The current time is 07:56:41.

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.