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

The driving distance from Nowthen, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
37.57 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.25 mi
51.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.25 mi
Kilometers
51.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.57 mi
Kilometers
60.47 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM CDT
Return by in Nowthen
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nowthen
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nowthen
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
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Nowthen
18.8 mi
00h 21m
To Saint Paul
18.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
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 Nowthen and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    121 m · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    40 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul

    3110 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  13. 13

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  14. 14

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nowthen 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
18.5 mi · 49%
US 10 East
6.56 mi · 17%
Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.83 mi · 16%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 15%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

Merge slight left

8.43 mi · 00h 10m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 21m from Nowthen
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nowthen 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 Nowthen to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Nowthen and 18.8 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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 Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 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 14 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
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nowthen and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 km).

Nowthen

#1 Nowthen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,732
Coordinates45.3280200, -93.4702300
Altitude287
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: Nowthen Boulevard Northwest (-93.470271, 45.32802)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.39 $5.84 $11.68
Diesel $4.86 $6.47 $12.94

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 Nowthen and Saint Paul. The current time is 20:21:42.

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.