How far is Saint Paul, MN from Buffalo, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Buffalo, MN is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Buffalo.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
3073 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street North
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Take the ramp left toward I 35E South, I 94 West
106 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
3151 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
837 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 North
2678 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2766 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 West, MN 55 East
867 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West
723 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 38 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
1798 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street South
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Continue on 1st Street South
2251 ft · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
107 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Buffalo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Olson Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Olson Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Saint Paul and 22.9 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 41.25 mi (66.39 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 Buffalo
City in Wright County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 1,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.1719100, -93.8746900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-93.87469, 45.17191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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