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

The driving distance from Linwood, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
35.76 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.51 mi
45.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.51 mi
Kilometers
45.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.76 mi
Kilometers
57.55 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Linwood
Sun, May 31, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-05-31T01:03
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

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

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
Centerville
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Linwood
18.2 mi
00h 20m
To Saint Paul
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 213th Lane Northeast

    69 m · 11 sec · 213th Lane Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast

    777 ft · 39 sec · Regulus Street Northeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linwood Drive

    917 ft · 45 sec · North Linwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Viking Boulevard Northeast

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on East Viking Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Viking Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  13. 13

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

    69 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  18. 18

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Viking Boulevard
18.9 mi · 53%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 21%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
5.43 mi · 15%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 6%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 1%
County Road E
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Viking Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 20m from Linwood
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Linwood and Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Linwood and 17.5 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Linwood and Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

78 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

94 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linwood and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.89 km).

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#1 Linwood

Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population5,464
Coordinates45.3569100, -93.1116100
Altitude277
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: 213th Lane Northeast (-93.111624, 45.356824)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.94 $9.88
Premium $4.39 $5.53 $11.07
Diesel $4.86 $6.13 $12.26

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and Saint Paul. The current time is 01:03:00.

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.