How far is Oronoco, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Oronoco, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oronoco and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oronoco and Saint Paul.
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Start on North Minnesota Avenue
1426 ft · 44 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
2063 ft · 42 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto East White Bridge Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road
39 m · 7 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road
2570 ft · 47 sec · East White Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
2358 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
693 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road
2078 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
2890 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street South
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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 Oronoco and Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 North
Continue straight
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oronoco to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Oronoco and 33.2 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oronoco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cannon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oronoco and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 60.4 mi (97.2 km).
#1 Oronoco
Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota
| Population | 2,308 |
| Coordinates | 44.1660800, -92.5349100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
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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