How far is Oak Park Heights, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Oak Park Heights, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
21.55 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.86 mi
25.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.86 mi
Kilometers
25.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.55 mi
Kilometers
34.68 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park Heights
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park Heights
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
North Saint Paul
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Oak Park Heights
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Saint Paul
11.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park Heights and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 57th Street North

    22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North

    1125 ft · 54 sec · Penrose Avenue North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

    1.1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

  5. 5

    Turn right

    86 m · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Osgood Ave North

    68 m · 8 sec · Osgood Ave North

  7. 7

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

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

    1065 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park Heights 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
3.85 mi · 18%
60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
0.68 mi · 3%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.21 mi · 1%
Penrose Avenue North
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Saint Paul
00h 14m from Oak Park Heights
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Oak Park Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Park Heights to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

North Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Oak Park Heights and 11.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Oak Park Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near North Saint Paul

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 North Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 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 Anthony City Office
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

St Anthony City Office

Saint Anthony , MN
3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, St Anthony, MN 55418
Rating 2.4/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

109 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park Heights and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.52 km).

Oak Park Heights

#1 Oak Park Heights

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,973
Coordinates45.0313600, -92.7929800
Altitude239
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: 57th Street North (-92.792982, 45.031484)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.71
Round trip
$5.42
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.71 $5.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.98 $5.96
Premium $4.39 $3.34 $6.68
Diesel $4.86 $3.70 $7.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Park Heights and Saint Paul. The current time is 05:58:37.

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.