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

The driving distance from Royalton, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
94.52 mi
01h 39m
Flight
84.48 mi
135.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.48 mi
Kilometers
135.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.52 mi
Kilometers
152.11 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Royalton
Sat, May 30, 10:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royalton
2026-05-30T18:43
Arrive Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royalton
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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Royalton
47.5 mi
00h 49m
To Saint Paul
47 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
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 Royalton and Saint Paul.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centre Street

    31 m · 5 sec · West Centre Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  8. 8

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  16. 16

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 43%
West Centre Street
26.2 mi · 28%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 6%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fenning Avenue

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 31m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 49m from Royalton
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Royalton 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 Royalton to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Royalton and 47 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 84.48 mi (135.95 km).

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#1 Royalton

City in Minnesota

Population1,151
Coordinates45.8299700, -94.2936100
Altitude329
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: West Centre Street (-94.29361, 45.829973)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.84
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.92 $23.84
Mid-grade $3.92 $13.10 $26.19
Premium $4.39 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $4.86 $16.25 $32.49

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Royalton and Saint Paul. The current time is 18:43:30.

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.