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

The driving distance from Midway, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.9 mi
03h 17m
Flight
164.27 mi
264.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.27 mi
Kilometers
264.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.9 mi
Kilometers
307.22 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Midway
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Royalton
MN

City in Minnesota

From Midway
98.1 mi
01h 38m
To Saint Paul
92.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 47

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 47

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 87

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Aspen Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Aspen Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue Northeast

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ash Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  19. 19

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  20. 20

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 55%
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 21%
Aspen Avenue South
22.6 mi · 12%
Ash Avenue Northeast
6.23 mi · 3%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 3%
State Highway 87
5.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Mason Avenue

Continue on West Mason Avenue

78.4 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
164.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 38m from Midway
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway 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 Midway to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Midway and 92.8 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

31 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

70 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 164.27 mi (264.37 km).

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#1 Midway

Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota

Population1,416
Coordinates46.7819000, -95.2603100
Altitude465
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: County Highway 47 (-95.260131, 46.781902)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.5 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.11
13.48 gal · 51 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $24.06 $48.11
Mid-grade $3.92 $26.43 $52.86
Premium $4.39 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $4.86 $32.78 $65.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and Saint Paul. The current time is 22:43:04.

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.