How far is Saint Paul, MN from Anoka, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Anoka, MN is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Anoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Anoka.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Ferry Street
2263 ft · 57 sec · North Ferry Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1616 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Anoka.
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.
US 10 West
Keep slight left
8.31 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Anoka?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Mounds View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Saint Paul and 13.9 miles from Anoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anoka.
Stop Ideas Near Mounds View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mounds View.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 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 Anoka
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 17,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.1977400, -93.3871800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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