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

The driving distance from North Saint Paul, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
11.2 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.83 mi
10.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.83 mi
Kilometers
10.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.2 mi
Kilometers
18.03 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in North Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Saint Paul
2026-04-19T04:46
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Saint Paul
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From North Saint Paul
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Saint Paul
5.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Avenue East

    2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Street

    1230 ft · 26 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South, US 10 East: Saint Paul

    1065 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Saint Paul 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
3.85 mi · 34%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 4%
7th Avenue East
0.44 mi · 4%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 3%
Division Street
0.23 mi · 2%
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

5.38 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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 08m from North Saint Paul
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 5.6 miles from North Saint Paul and 5.6 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Saint Paul 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 13.5 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 13.3 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 Saint Paul and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 6.83 mi (10.99 km).

North Saint Paul

#1 North Saint Paul

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population12,416
Coordinates45.0124700, -92.9918800
Altitude297
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: 7th Avenue East (-92.991875, 45.012466)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.43 $2.86
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.57 $3.14
Premium $4.39 $1.76 $3.51
Diesel $4.86 $1.95 $3.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Saint Paul and Saint Paul. The current time is 04:46:57.

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.