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

The driving distance from Robbinsdale, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.85 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.43 mi
21.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.43 mi
Kilometers
21.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.34 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Robbinsdale
Sat, May 30, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robbinsdale
2026-05-30T20:13
Arrive Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Robbinsdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Arden Hills
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

From Robbinsdale
10.5 mi
00h 11m
To Saint Paul
8.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 42nd Avenue North

    5 m · 2 sec · 42nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard

    1558 ft · 47 sec · Bottineau Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward MN 100 North

    30 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  9. 9

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 694 East
11.2 mi · 59%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 29%
MN 100 North
2.81 mi · 15%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 2%
Bottineau Boulevard
0.3 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 694 East

Merge slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arden Hills
00h 11m from Robbinsdale
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Robbinsdale and Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robbinsdale to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Robbinsdale and 8.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Robbinsdale and Partly Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arden Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

99 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robbinsdale and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.62 km).

Robbinsdale

#1 Robbinsdale

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population14,190
Coordinates45.0321900, -93.3385600
Altitude266
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: 42nd Avenue North (-93.338538, 45.032169)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.39
Round trip
$4.78
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.39 $4.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.63 $5.25
Premium $4.39 $2.94 $5.89
Diesel $4.86 $3.26 $6.52

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Robbinsdale and Saint Paul. The current time is 20:13:17.

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.