How far is Saint Paul, MN from Arnold, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Arnold, MN is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Arnold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Arnold.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
123.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
1921 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mesaba Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mesaba Avenue
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Turn right onto East 13th Street
805 ft · 23 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn left onto East Skyline Parkway
2083 ft · 57 sec · East Skyline Parkway
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Turn straight onto Kenwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Avenue
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Continue on Howard Gnesen Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Howard Gnesen Road
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Turn right onto West Tischer Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Tischer Road
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Turn left onto Arnold Road
17 m · 2 sec · Arnold Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arnold Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Arnold.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
124 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Paul and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Arnold?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Saint Paul and 79.2 miles from Arnold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Paul and Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny near Arnold.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
St. Cloud
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 142.17 mi (228.8 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 Arnold
Arnold is a place in Minnesota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.8802200, -92.0904700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arnold (-92.09047, 46.88022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $24.55 | $49.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
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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