How far is Oakdale, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Oakdale, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and Saint Paul.
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Start on 10th Street North
1242 ft · 32 sec · 10th Street North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 South
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2766 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Saint Paul
2859 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 52 South: 6th Street
2993 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Street
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue on 6th Street
158 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street East
65 m · 14 sec · 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1040 ft · 41 sec · Wall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1270 ft · 47 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Continue on Kellogg Boulevard East
1453 ft · 58 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 Oakdale 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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
5.31 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oakdale 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 Oakdale to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Oakdale and 3.4 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakdale and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 6.41 mi (10.31 km).
#1 Oakdale
City in Stanislaus County, California, United States
| Population | 27,773 |
| Coordinates | 44.9630200, -92.9649400 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
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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