How far is Saint Paul Park, MN from Minneapolis, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul Park, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.66 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.39 mi
26.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.39 mi
Kilometers
26.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.66 mi
Kilometers
33.25 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minneapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul Park
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul Park
2026-04-18T05:03
Arrive Minneapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul Park
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
Saint Paul
MN

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

From Saint Paul Park
10.2 mi
00h 13m
To Minneapolis
10.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul Park and Minneapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · 9th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summit Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Summit Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 10 West, US 61 North

    1952 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    2985 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue

    926 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue South

    2541 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue South

    1.5 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
18.2 mi · 88%
Washington Avenue South
0.92 mi · 4%
Summit Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
Cedar Avenue South
0.48 mi · 2%
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
9th Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 13m from Saint Paul Park
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Paul Park and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Minneapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul Park to Minneapolis?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Saint Paul Park and 10.4 miles from Minneapolis.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Paul Park and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Minneapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 10.5 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 Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

8 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

92 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul Park and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.37 km).

Saint Paul Park

#1 Saint Paul Park

Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States

Population5,349
Coordinates44.8421900, -92.9913200
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Minneapolis

#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

Population433,111
Coordinates44.9799700, -93.2638400
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Avenue (-92.99132, 44.842256)
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.21
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.61 $5.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $4.39 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $4.86 $3.55 $7.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul Park and Minneapolis. The current time is 05:03:27.

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.