How far is Saint Paul, MN from Afton, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Afton, MN is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Afton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Afton.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Street East
119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1120 ft · 48 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
146 m · 21 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
49 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Warner Road
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bailey Road, Maxwell Avenue
2029 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Maxwell Avenue
81 m · 17 sec · Maxwell Avenue
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Continue on Bailey Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
44 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bailey Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bailey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bailey Road
2 mi · 3 min · Bailey Road
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Continue on 40th Street South
2.4 mi · 3 min · 40th Street South
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Continue on Afton Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Afton Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Afton Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Afton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
3.9 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Afton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Afton?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Saint Paul and 9.4 miles from Afton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Afton.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Afton. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Afton
Town in Wyoming, United States
| Population | 3,036 |
| Coordinates | 44.9027500, -92.7835400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Afton (-92.78354, 44.90275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
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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