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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Hibbing, MN is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
203.85 mi
03h 56m
Flight
171.7 mi
276.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.7 mi
Kilometers
276.33 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.85 mi
Kilometers
328.06 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Wed, May 13, 2:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Hibbing
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 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
Sturgeon Lake
MN

Township in Pine County, Minnesota

From Saint Paul
101.9 mi
01h 58m
To Hibbing
102 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range

    2915 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    18.9 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1929 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1205 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    53 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge

    117 m · 7 sec · Specialist Noah Pierce Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 37

    3.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 37

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 37

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 37

    13.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 37

  23. 23

    Continue on 40th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 40th Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Beltline

    6 m · 1 sec · East Beltline

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Beltline

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Beltline

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 25th Street

    70 m · 9 sec · East 25th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Brooklyn Drive

    2591 ft · 1 min · Brooklyn Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Howard Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Howard Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue East

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
129 mi · 63%
MN 33
51.5 mi · 25%
State Highway 37
17.7 mi · 9%
40th Street
1.65 mi · 1%
East Beltline
1.37 mi · 1%
East Howard Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 52m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgeon Lake
01h 58m from Saint Paul
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Saint Paul and 102 miles from Hibbing.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hibbing.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake

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

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

BUS

Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota

69 mi away
4426 Grand Ave.
BUS

Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota

74 mi away
175 Kirby Student Union

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Hibbing. Straight-line distance: 171.7 mi (276.33 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
Hibbing

#2 Hibbing

City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Population15,716
Coordinates47.4271500, -92.9376900
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Hibbing (-92.93769, 47.42715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.23 L · about $25.66
Round trip
$51.32
14.38 gal · 54.46 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $25.66 $51.32
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.19 $56.38
Premium $4.39 $31.58 $63.16
Diesel $4.86 $34.97 $69.94

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Hibbing. The current time is 18:55:31.

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.