How far is Saint Paul, MN from Canby, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Canby, MN is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Canby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Canby.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West
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Turn left onto Market Street
81 m · 13 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South
1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Shepard Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Shepard Road
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Continue on South Mississippi River Boulevard
81 m · 8 sec · South Mississippi River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
1777 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
44 m · 2 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
72.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto State Highway 67
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Highway 67
8.3 mi · 12 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 67
18.5 mi · 28 min · Highway 67
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Olaf Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Canby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 212
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
72.9 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Partly Sunny near Canby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Canby?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Buffalo Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Saint Paul and 85 miles from Canby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Partly Sunny near Canby.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo Lake.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Canby. Straight-line distance: 156.82 mi (252.38 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 Canby
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 44.7088500, -96.2764300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canby (-96.27643, 44.70885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $23.49 | $46.97 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $29.14 | $58.27 |
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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