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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Braham, MN is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.36 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.91 mi
86.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.91 mi
Kilometers
86.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.36 mi
Kilometers
95.53 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-15T08:33
Arrive Braham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
East Bethel
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
29.7 mi
00h 37m
To Braham
29.7 mi
00h 37m

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
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    40.3 mi · 49 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    145 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 107 Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 107 Northeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Avenue South

    2335 ft · 47 sec · Main Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Avenue Northeast
40.4 mi · 68%
I 694 West
6.68 mi · 11%
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 9%
US 10 West
3.13 mi · 5%
I 35W North
1.4 mi · 2%
Highway 107 Northeast
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

40.3 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bethel
00h 37m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Braham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Saint Paul and 29.7 miles from Braham.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Braham.

Stop Ideas Near East Bethel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Bethel, 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 East Bethel.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

40 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

79 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

99 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Braham. Straight-line distance: 53.91 mi (86.76 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
Braham

#2 Braham

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,850
Coordinates45.7227400, -93.1707800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Braham (-93.17078, 45.72274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.19 $16.39
Premium $4.39 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $4.86 $10.17 $20.33

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 Braham. The current time is 08:33:45.

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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.