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

The driving distance from Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.22 mi
03h 03m
Flight
180.4 mi
290.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.4 mi
Kilometers
290.32 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.22 mi
Kilometers
314.18 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM CST
Return by in Parkville
Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkville
2026-11-06T16:54
Arrive Saint Paul
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkville
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Willow River
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Parkville
97.9 mi
01h 31m
To Saint Paul
97.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
21°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
46°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parkville and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parkville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Parkville Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 102

    83 m · 6 sec · County Highway 102

  3. 3

    Continue on 9th Street North

    578 ft · 15 sec · 9th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul

    69 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  23. 23

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkville and Saint Paul.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
120 mi · 62%
9th Street North
61.3 mi · 31%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 4%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Parkville Street
0.69 mi
Robert Street North
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
180.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow River
01h 31m from Parkville
Leave By
10:54 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Parkville 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 Parkville to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Parkville and 97.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.55 one way or $55.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Parkville and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Willow River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willow River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow River.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

74 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

80 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkville and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 180.4 mi (290.32 km).

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#1 Parkville

Parkville is a place in Minnesota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.5310400, -92.5790700
Altitude439
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: Parkville Street (-92.579069, 47.531042)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $27.55
Round trip
$55.09
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $27.55 $55.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.85 $61.69
Premium $5.00 $34.48 $68.96
Diesel $6.12 $42.15 $84.31

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkville and Saint Paul. The current time is 16:54:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.