How far is Saint Paul, MN from Birchwood, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Birchwood, MN is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Birchwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Birchwood.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater
1863 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Geneva Avenue North
1.3 km · 2 min · Geneva Avenue North
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Continue on North Century Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Century Avenue
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Continue on East County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East County Line Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1942 ft · 55 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
91 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Birchwood.
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.
MN 36 East
Merge slight left
5.09 mi · 00h 06m
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 Birchwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Birchwood?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.7 miles from Saint Paul and 6.7 miles from Birchwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Birchwood.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Birchwood. Straight-line distance: 9.89 mi (15.91 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 Birchwood
Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,139 |
| Coordinates | 45.0610800, -92.9760500 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Birchwood (-92.97605, 45.06108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
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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