How far is North Oaks, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from North Oaks, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
13.4 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.96 mi
17.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.96 mi
Kilometers
17.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.4 mi
Kilometers
21.56 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Mon, Jun 1, 3:33 PM CDT
Return by in North Oaks
Mon, Jun 1, 3:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Oaks
2026-06-01T15:11
Arrive Saint Paul
Mon, Jun 1, 3:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Oaks
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From North Oaks
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Saint Paul
7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Oaks and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on North Oaks Road

    1054 ft · 31 sec · North Oaks Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Oriole Lane

    698 ft · 36 sec · East Oriole Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Pleasant Lake Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · East Pleasant Lake Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Lake Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Rice Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rice Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street

    71 m · 5 sec · Rice Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rice Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rice Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Rice Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street

    101 m · 7 sec · Rice Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 694 East

    68 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto I 694 East

    2120 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2774 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  16. 16

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Oaks 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
164.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 41%
Rice Street
2.34 mi · 17%
East Pleasant Lake Road
1.88 mi · 14%
I 694 East
0.97 mi · 7%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 3%
Pleasant Lake Road
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Voyageur Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

5.51 mi · 00h 07m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 10m from North Oaks
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Oaks 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 North Oaks to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from North Oaks and 7 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Oaks and Mostly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Oaks and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 10.96 mi (17.64 km).

North Oaks

#1 North Oaks

City in the U.

Population5,345
Coordinates45.1027400, -93.0791100
Altitude286
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: North Oaks Road (-93.079772, 45.10261)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.84 $3.69
Premium $4.39 $2.06 $4.13
Diesel $4.86 $2.29 $4.57

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Oaks and Saint Paul. The current time is 15:11:59.

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.