How far is Maplewood, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Maplewood, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maplewood and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood and Saint Paul.
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Start on Innovation Boulevard
950 ft · 42 sec · Innovation Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 19th Street
1687 ft · 1 min · 19th Street
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Turn straight onto Hudson Road
136 m · 12 sec · Hudson Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 52 South: 6th Street
2993 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue on 6th Street
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street East
65 m · 14 sec · 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1040 ft · 41 sec · Wall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1270 ft · 47 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Continue on Kellogg Boulevard East
1453 ft · 58 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 Maplewood 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 94 West
Merge slight left
3.81 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Maplewood 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 Maplewood to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Landfall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Maplewood and 2.7 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maplewood and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Landfall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Landfall.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 4.83 mi (7.78 km).
#1 Maplewood
A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
| Population | 40,653 |
| Coordinates | 44.9530200, -92.9952200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
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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