How far is Saint Paul, MN from Grand Marais, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Grand Marais, MN is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Grand Marais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Grand Marais.
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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
127.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 61 North
593 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 61
82.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Highway 61
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
16 m · 2 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Grand Marais.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
127 mi · 02h 20m
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 Mostly Sunny near Grand Marais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Grand Marais?
The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Carlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Saint Paul and 130.3 miles from Grand Marais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Grand Marais.
Stop Ideas Near Carlton
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 Carlton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Grand Marais. Straight-line distance: 234.28 mi (377.04 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 Grand Marais
City in Minnesota, U.
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 47.7504500, -90.3342700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Marais (-90.33427, 47.75045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $32.80 | $65.60 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $36.03 | $72.07 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $40.36 | $80.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $44.70 | $89.40 |
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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