How far is Saint Paul, MN from Chanhassen, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Chanhassen, MN is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Chanhassen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Chanhassen.
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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 right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Chanhassen Road
144 m · 15 sec · Chanhassen Road
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Turn left onto West 78th Street
1663 ft · 48 sec · West 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Chanhassen.
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 5 West
Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chanhassen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Chanhassen?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Saint Paul and 12.7 miles from Chanhassen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chanhassen.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Chanhassen. Straight-line distance: 22.15 mi (35.65 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 Chanhassen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 26,546 |
| Coordinates | 44.8621900, -93.5307900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chanhassen (-93.53079, 44.86219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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