How far is Saint Paul, MN from Fredenberg, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Fredenberg, MN is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.05 mi
03h 06m
Flight
146.4 mi
235.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.4 mi
Kilometers
235.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.05 mi
Kilometers
259.19 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Fredenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Hinckley
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Saint Paul
80.5 mi
01h 33m
To Fredenberg
80.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Fredenberg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Fredenberg.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Street East

    1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street East

    137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West

    1156 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East

    2496 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth

    18 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Grove Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Midway Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Midway Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 194

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 194

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 194

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 194

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Miller Trunk Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Miller Trunk Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ugstad Road

    2499 ft · 52 sec · Ugstad Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Lavaque Bypass Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lavaque Bypass Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lavaque Road

    7.9 mi · 14 min · Lavaque Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lavaque Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Fredenberg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
138 mi · 86%
Midway Road
9.44 mi · 6%
Lavaque Road
7.86 mi · 5%
Lavaque Bypass Road
1.5 mi · 1%
Miller Trunk Highway
1.1 mi · 1%
State Highway 194
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

114 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
146.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hinckley
01h 33m from Saint Paul
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Fredenberg?

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Saint Paul and 80.5 miles from Fredenberg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Rain Showers Likely near Fredenberg.

Stop Ideas Near Hinckley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hinckley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hinckley.

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

105 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
RAIL

St. Cloud

106 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

111 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

118 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Fredenberg. Straight-line distance: 146.4 mi (235.6 km).

Saint Paul

#1 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Population306,717
Coordinates44.9444100, -93.0932700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fredenberg

Township in St.

Population1,339
Coordinates46.9738300, -92.2171300
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Fredenberg (-92.21713, 46.97383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.51 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.54
11.36 gal · 43.02 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $20.27 $40.54
Mid-grade $3.92 $22.27 $44.54
Premium $4.39 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $4.86 $27.63 $55.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Fredenberg. The current time is 03:53:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.