How far is Pine City, MN from Saint Paul, MN?

The driving distance from Pine City, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.41 mi
01h 02m
Flight
61.22 mi
98.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.22 mi
Kilometers
98.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.41 mi
Kilometers
103.66 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sun, May 3, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in Pine City
Sun, May 3, 6:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine City
2026-05-03T16:42
Arrive Saint Paul
Sun, May 3, 5:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Stacy
MN

City

From Pine City
32.6 mi
00h 31m
To Saint Paul
31.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine City and Saint Paul.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street Southeast

    65 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast

    126 m · 19 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    2730 ft · 58 sec · Main Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 96

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E

  12. 12

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

    69 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South

    1455 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  17. 17

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine City 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
51.9 mi · 81%
I 35E South
7.41 mi · 11%
Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Hillside Avenue Southwest
0.75 mi · 1%
Main Street South
0.52 mi · 1%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stacy
00h 31m from Pine City
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine City 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 Pine City to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Stacy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Pine City and 31.8 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine City and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Stacy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stacy, 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 Stacy.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

51 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine City and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 61.22 mi (98.52 km).

Pine City

#1 Pine City

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,367
Coordinates45.8260700, -92.9685400
Altitude290
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: Railroad Street Southeast (-92.968837, 45.826074)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.20
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.10 $16.20
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.39 $9.97 $19.94
Diesel $4.86 $11.04 $22.08

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine City and Saint Paul. The current time is 16:42:54.

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.