How far is Saint Paul, MN from Eveleth, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Eveleth, MN is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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 34m.
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.
American city in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Eveleth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Eveleth.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 37 East: Gilbert, Biwabik
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 37
143 m · 13 sec · State Highway 37
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Continue on Fayal Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Fayal Road
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Turn right onto Grant Avenue
703 ft · 19 sec · Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Eveleth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Chance Light Rain near Eveleth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Eveleth?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Rutledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Saint Paul and 93.8 miles from Eveleth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Chance Light Rain near Eveleth.
Stop Ideas Near Rutledge
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 Rutledge.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Eveleth. Straight-line distance: 175.98 mi (283.21 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 Eveleth
City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,536 |
| Coordinates | 47.4624300, -92.5399100 |
| Altitude | 485 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eveleth (-92.53991, 47.46243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $23.59 | $47.18 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $32.15 | $64.30 |
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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