How far is Saint Paul, MN from Clinton, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Clinton, MN is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Clinton.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville
865 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on MN 23
1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23
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Continue straight
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
113 m · 18 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street North
1225 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street North
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Continue on Church Street
552 ft · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
41.3 mi · 47 min · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Clinton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Minnesota Avenue
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue
41.3 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Clinton?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Paynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Saint Paul and 103.6 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Paynesville
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 Paynesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 166.47 mi (267.91 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 Clinton
City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 45.4602400, -96.4336700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-96.43367, 45.46024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
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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