How far is Saint Paul, MN from Crookston, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Crookston, MN is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Crookston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Crookston.
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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
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
38 mi · 43 min
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
20 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
29 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight
44.9 mi · 52 min
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Turn right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit left toward US 2: Erskine, Crookston
1402 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 37 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Robert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Crookston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
59.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Crookston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Crookston?
The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Aldrich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Saint Paul and 150.6 miles from Crookston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.46 one way or $84.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Crookston.
Stop Ideas Near Aldrich
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 Aldrich.
Staples
Detroit Lakes
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Crookston. Straight-line distance: 257.47 mi (414.35 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 Crookston
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 419 |
| Coordinates | 47.7741400, -96.6081200 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crookston (-96.60812, 47.77414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $42.46 | $84.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $47.55 | $95.09 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $53.14 | $106.28 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $64.97 | $129.95 |
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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