How far is Saint Paul, MN from Bayport, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Bayport, MN is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
20.69 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.16 mi
26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayport
Wed, Apr 15, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-15T08:39
Arrive Bayport
Wed, Apr 15, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Lake Elmo
MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota

From Saint Paul
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Bayport
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Bayport.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    559 ft · 25 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street East

    2925 ft · 2 min · 5th Street East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street

    65 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East

    59 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    15 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater

    1578 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Saint Croix Trail North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Saint Croix Trail North

  9. 9

    Continue on Minnesota Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street South

    1963 ft · 46 sec · 3rd Street South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 4th Street North

    11 m · 2 sec · 4th Street North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
15.4 mi · 74%
Saint Croix Trail North
2.76 mi · 13%
Minnesota Street South
1.15 mi · 6%
5th Street East
0.55 mi · 3%
3rd Street South
0.37 mi · 2%
MN 95 North
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight right

15 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Elmo
00h 14m from Saint Paul
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Paul and Partly Cloudy near Bayport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Bayport?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Lake Elmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Saint Paul and 10.4 miles from Bayport.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 $2.61 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 Partly Cloudy around Saint Paul and Partly Cloudy near Bayport.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Elmo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Elmo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Elmo.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

55 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

76 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

103 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Bayport. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 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
Bayport

#2 Bayport

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,789
Coordinates45.0213600, -92.7810400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Bayport (-92.78104, 45.02136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Bayport. The current time is 08:39:12.

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.