How far is Saint Paul, MN from Hermantown, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Hermantown, MN is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Hermantown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Hermantown.
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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
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Midway Road
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Midway Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Turn slight right
92 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Grove Road
2 mi · 3 min · Maple Grove Road
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Turn right onto Ugstad Road
80 m · 7 sec · Ugstad Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ugstad Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Hermantown.
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
114 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Hermantown?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mission Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Saint Paul and 74.3 miles from Hermantown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers near Hermantown.
Stop Ideas Near Mission Creek
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 Mission Creek.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Saint Paul Union Depot
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Hermantown. Straight-line distance: 135.1 mi (217.42 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 Hermantown
City in St.
| Population | 9,504 |
| Coordinates | 46.8068900, -92.2382500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermantown (-92.23825, 46.80689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $25.49 | $50.97 |
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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