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

The driving distance from Roseau, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 356 miles (572.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.98 mi
06h 15m
Flight
297.54 mi
478.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.54 mi
Kilometers
478.84 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.98 mi
Kilometers
572.89 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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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 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM CDT
Return by in Roseau
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseau
2026-04-23T01:26
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseau
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Perham
MN

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Roseau
183.7 mi
03h 07m
To Saint Paul
172.3 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    724 ft · 37 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 310th Street

    21.6 mi · 28 min · 310th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    40.6 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    9.5 mi · 12 min · 3rd Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    85 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    20 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on West Mason Avenue

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  17. 17

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  24. 24

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  25. 25

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mason Avenue
105 mi · 29%
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 11%
310th Street
21.6 mi · 6%
3rd Street East
9.56 mi · 3%
Ash Avenue Northwest
7.26 mi · 2%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

85 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
297.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perham
03h 07m from Roseau
Leave By
11:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Roseau 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 Roseau to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 356 miles (572.9 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.7 miles from Roseau and 172.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.83 one way or $89.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Roseau and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Perham

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

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

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

33 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Staples

65 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Fargo

98 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseau and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 297.54 mi (478.84 km).

Roseau

#1 Roseau

City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States

Population2,659
Coordinates48.8460900, -95.7627700
Altitude320
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: Main Avenue South (-95.762824, 48.84609)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.56 gal
47.55 L · about $44.83
Round trip
$89.65
25.12 gal · 95.1 L
Estimated CO2
111.6 kg one way
Round trip: 223.2 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $44.83 $89.65
Mid-grade $3.92 $49.25 $98.50
Premium $4.39 $55.16 $110.33
Diesel $4.86 $61.09 $122.18

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 Roseau and Saint Paul. The current time is 01:26:45.

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.