How far is Saint Paul, MN from Cormorant, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Cormorant, MN is about 221.8 miles (357 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Cormorant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Cormorant.
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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
149.7 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, CH 88: Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Head Lake Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Head Lake Road
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Turn left onto 215th Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · 215th Avenue
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Continue on South Shore Drive
2.5 mi · 6 min · South Shore Drive
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Turn left onto South Pelican Drive
1 mi · 3 min · South Pelican Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pelican Drive
3157 ft · 1 min · South Pelican Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 9
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 9
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Turn left onto County Highway 9
3072 ft · 1 min · County Highway 9
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 5
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 5
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Cormorant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-94 W
Keep slight left
150 mi · 02h 40m
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 Cormorant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Cormorant?
The road trip is about 221.8 miles (357 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Melrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Saint Paul and 111.1 miles from Cormorant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near Cormorant.
Stop Ideas Near Melrose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Cormorant. Straight-line distance: 188.92 mi (304.04 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 Cormorant
Township in Becker County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 46.7305100, -96.0656100 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cormorant (-96.06561, 46.73051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $27.95 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $38.09 | $76.17 |
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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