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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Grant, MN is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.05 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.16 mi
21.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.16 mi
Kilometers
21.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.05 mi
Kilometers
29.05 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 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 Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Gem Lake
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
9 mi
00h 14m
To Grant
9 mi
00h 14m

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
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Dellwood Road North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Dellwood Road North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dellwood Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
7.3 mi · 40%
Dellwood Road North
3.82 mi · 21%
Lake Avenue
1.16 mi · 6%
Wabasha Street North
0.31 mi · 2%
US 10 West
0.31 mi · 2%
US 61
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Continue straight

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gem Lake
00h 14m from Saint Paul
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gem Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Saint Paul and 9 miles from Grant.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gem Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gem Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St Anthony City Office
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

St Anthony City Office

Saint Anthony , MN
3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, St Anthony, MN 55418
Rating 2.4/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gem Lake.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

89 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

104 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Grant. Straight-line distance: 13.16 mi (21.18 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 Grant

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,147
Coordinates45.0844100, -92.9104900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Grant (-92.91049, 45.08441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.57
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.28 $4.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.39 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $4.86 $3.11 $6.23

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 Grant. The current time is 02:37:59.

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.