How far is Saint Paul, MN from Arden Hills, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Arden Hills, MN is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
11.15 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.94 mi
12.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.94 mi
Kilometers
12.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.15 mi
Kilometers
17.95 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arden Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-16T15:03
Arrive Arden Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Saint Paul
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Arden Hills
5.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Arden Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Arden Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Street East

    1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street East

    137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West

    1156 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue

    1429 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lexington Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West County Road E

    2453 ft · 1 min · West County Road E

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Road E

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 46%
I 694 West
3.47 mi · 31%
Lexington Avenue North
0.72 mi · 6%
West County Road E
0.46 mi · 4%
Wabasha Street North
0.31 mi · 3%
US 10 West
0.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Continue straight

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 08m from Saint Paul
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Arden Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Arden Hills?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Saint Paul and 5.6 miles from Arden Hills.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near Arden Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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 Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.7 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 Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Arden Hills. Straight-line distance: 7.94 mi (12.78 km).

Saint Paul

#1 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
Arden Hills

#2 Arden Hills

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US

Population10,196
Coordinates45.0502400, -93.1566100
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Arden Hills (-93.15661, 45.05024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.78
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.39 $2.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.39 $1.71 $3.43
Diesel $4.86 $1.90 $3.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Arden Hills. The current time is 15:03:13.

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.