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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Hollywood, MN is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.42 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.04 mi
69.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.42 mi
Kilometers
77.92 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM 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 Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Chanhassen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
24.2 mi
00h 34m
To Hollywood
24.2 mi
00h 34m

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
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Shepard Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Mississippi River Boulevard

    81 m · 8 sec · South Mississippi River Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1777 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    9 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rolling Acres Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rolling Acres Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    5 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 33

    109 m · 10 sec · County Road 33

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 33

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 5 West
24.8 mi · 51%
Rolling Acres Road
14.5 mi · 30%
Shepard Road
5.07 mi · 10%
Exchange Street South
0.22 mi
Eagle Parkway
0.2 mi
4th Street West
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

MN 5 West

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chanhassen
00h 34m from Saint Paul
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Saint Paul and 24.2 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen

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 Chanhassen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chanhassen.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

29 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 43.04 mi (69.26 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 Hollywood

Unincorporated community in Carver County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,075
Coordinates44.9058000, -93.9713600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Hollywood (-93.97136, 44.9058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.21
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.10 $12.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.70 $13.41
Premium $4.39 $7.51 $15.02
Diesel $4.86 $8.32 $16.63

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 Hollywood. The current time is 18:55:28.

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.