How far is Oak Grove, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Oak Grove, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Grove and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Saint Paul.
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Start on the route
41 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest
2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 201st Avenue Northwest
1403 ft · 1 min · 201st Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Uplander Street Northwest
2670 ft · 2 min · Uplander Street Northwest
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Continue on 197th Avenue Northwest
1954 ft · 1 min · 197th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Nightingale Street Northwest
2651 ft · 2 min · Nightingale Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Viking Boulevard Northwest
2685 ft · 56 sec · Viking Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Flamingo Street Northwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Flamingo Street Northwest
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Continue on Hanson Boulevard Northwest
8.1 mi · 12 min · Hanson Boulevard Northwest
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Take the ramp left
2773 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 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 Oak Grove and Saint Paul.
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.
Hanson Boulevard Northwest
Continue on Hanson Boulevard Northwest
8.12 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Spring Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Oak Grove and 19.3 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Lake Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.73 km).
#1 Oak Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 9,027 |
| Coordinates | 45.3408000, -93.3269000 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
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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