How far is Mahtomedi, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Mahtomedi, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahtomedi and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahtomedi and Saint Paul.
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Start on Griffin Avenue
1483 ft · 1 min · Griffin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iris Street
541 ft · 25 sec · Iris Street
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Turn right onto Hallam Avenue North
90 m · 18 sec · Hallam Avenue North
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
609 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
3094 ft · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Stillwater Road
579 ft · 18 sec · Stillwater Road
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Turn right onto Hilton Trail North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West
38 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, US 10 East: Saint Paul
1065 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
602 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on 10th Street East
951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
50 m · 6 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 Mahtomedi 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.
MN 36 West
Merge slight left
7.08 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mahtomedi 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 Mahtomedi to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
North Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Mahtomedi and 8.6 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahtomedi and Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near North Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahtomedi and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).
#1 Mahtomedi
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,276 |
| Coordinates | 45.0696900, -92.9516000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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