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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Fulda, MN is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.65 mi
03h 41m
Flight
144.28 mi
232.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.28 mi
Kilometers
232.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.65 mi
Kilometers
277.85 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Fulda
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Skyline
MN

Human settlement in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Paul
86.2 mi
01h 50m
To Fulda
86.4 mi
01h 50m

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
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street West

    769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    81 m · 13 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South

    1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shepard Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 35E South

    1294 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42

    2405 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  25. 25

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  30. 30

    Continue on 2nd Avenue North

    2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 6th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 62

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 62

  33. 33

    Continue on East Front Street

    2031 ft · 58 sec · East Front Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North St Paul Avenue

    91 m · 8 sec · North St Paul Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North St Paul Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street West
104 mi · 60%
State Highway 62
23.2 mi · 13%
I 35E South
14.1 mi · 8%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 3%
Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 2%
Shepard Road
3.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street West

Continue straight

61.6 mi · 01h 13m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline
01h 50m from Saint Paul
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Fulda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Skyline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Saint Paul and 86.4 miles from Fulda.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Skyline

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Skyline, 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 Skyline.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

113 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Fulda. Straight-line distance: 144.28 mi (232.19 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 Fulda

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,206
Coordinates43.8705200, -95.6002900
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Fulda (-95.60029, 43.87052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $3.92 $23.88 $47.76
Premium $4.39 $26.75 $53.49
Diesel $4.86 $29.62 $59.24

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 Fulda. The current time is 02:37:38.

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.