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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on Main Avenue South
724 ft · 37 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on 310th Street
21.6 mi · 28 min · 310th Street
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Turn straight
40.6 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Street East
9.5 mi · 12 min · 3rd Street East
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Turn left
85 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Turn left
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Ash Avenue Northwest
7.3 mi · 8 min · Ash Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Mason Avenue
78.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · West Mason Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on County Road 11
1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Pine Street
1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East
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Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
602 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on 10th Street East
951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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85 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseau and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 297.54 mi (478.84 km).
#1 Roseau
City in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,659 |
| Coordinates | 48.8460900, -95.7627700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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