How far is Milaca, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Milaca, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milaca and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milaca and Saint Paul.
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Start on 2nd Street Northwest
663 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue North
1773 ft · 54 sec · Central Avenue North
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · 4th Street
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Take the exit right
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 169
6.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 169: Anoka
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
3110 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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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 Milaca and Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Milaca and Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milaca to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Otsego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Milaca and 35 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Milaca and Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Otsego.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milaca and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 62.33 mi (100.31 km).
#1 Milaca
City in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 45.7558000, -93.6544100 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
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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