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

The driving distance from Redby, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.6 mi
04h 31m
Flight
220.47 mi
354.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.47 mi
Kilometers
354.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.6 mi
Kilometers
424.23 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Return by in Redby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redby
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redby
9:00 PM CDT
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
Lincoln
MN

Community in Minnesota, United States

From Redby
129.1 mi
02h 15m
To Saint Paul
134.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reservation Hwy 40

    3 mi · 7 min · Reservation Hwy 40

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reservation Highway 18

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Reservation Highway 18

  4. 4

    Continue on Irvine Avenue Northeast

    9.4 mi · 23 min · Irvine Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 15

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  6. 6

    Continue on Irvine Avenue Northwest

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Irvine Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1959 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  28. 28

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  35. 35

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  36. 36

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 15%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 13%
State 64
28.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 5%
Voyageur Highway
12.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
02h 15m from Redby
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Redby 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 Redby to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Redby and 134.5 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

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

RAIL

Staples

20 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

81 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

114 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redby and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 220.47 mi (354.81 km).

Redby

#1 Redby

City in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,334
Coordinates47.8785700, -94.9130500
Altitude371
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: MN 1 (-94.913069, 47.878623)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.21 L · about $33.19
Round trip
$66.38
18.6 gal · 70.42 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $33.19 $66.38
Mid-grade $3.92 $36.47 $72.93
Premium $4.39 $40.85 $81.69
Diesel $4.86 $45.24 $90.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Redby and Saint Paul. The current time is 19:23:36.

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.