How far is Saint Paul, MN from Breezy Point, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Breezy Point, MN is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.68 mi
03h 12m
Flight
126 mi
202.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126 mi
Kilometers
202.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.68 mi
Kilometers
252.16 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breezy Point
Tue, May 5, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Tue, May 5, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-04T21:35
Arrive Breezy Point
Tue, May 5, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sauk Rapids
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
78.3 mi
01h 36m
To Breezy Point
78.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Breezy Point.

  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

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    32.4 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2133 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 18

    542 ft · 17 sec · County Road 18

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 18

    42 m · 4 sec · County Road 18

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 18

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 18

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Pine Drive

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Red Pine Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bluebird Lane

    36 m · 5 sec · Bluebird Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bluebird Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
42.2 mi · 27%
I-94 W
23.5 mi · 15%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 12%
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 3%
County Road 18
4.52 mi · 3%
Red Pine Drive
4.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sauk Rapids
01h 36m from Saint Paul
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Breezy Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Breezy Point?

The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Sauk Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Saint Paul and 78.4 miles from Breezy Point.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.74 one way or $39.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Breezy Point.

Stop Ideas Near Sauk Rapids

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sauk Rapids, 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 Sauk Rapids.

RAIL

St. Cloud

3 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Staples

98 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

104 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Breezy Point. Straight-line distance: 126 mi (202.77 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
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#2 Breezy Point

City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population2,435
Coordinates46.5900100, -94.2198200
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Breezy Point (-94.21982, 46.59001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $19.74
Round trip
$39.47
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.74 $39.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.68 $43.37
Premium $4.39 $24.29 $48.58
Diesel $4.86 $26.90 $53.80

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Breezy Point. The current time is 21:35:29.

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.