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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Homer, MN is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
113.18 mi
02h 32m
Flight
99.02 mi
159.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.02 mi
Kilometers
159.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.18 mi
Kilometers
182.14 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-12T20:00
Arrive Homer
Tue, May 12, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Lake City
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Saint Paul
56.5 mi
01h 16m
To Homer
56.7 mi
01h 16m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street East

    119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1120 ft · 48 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Street

    49 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Warner Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    19.5 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Red Wing Boulevard

    760 ft · 13 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    19 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    1930 ft · 32 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    2574 ft · 44 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Wing Boulevard

    23 m · 1 sec · Red Wing Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Wing Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Red Wing Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Polk Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Polk Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 316 Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 316 Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Route 61

    75 m · 3 sec · Route 61

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 61

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 61

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Route 61

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  25. 25

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit right

    145 m · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Homer Road

    1365 ft · 38 sec · Homer Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Homer Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61
57.9 mi · 51%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 13%
Red Wing Boulevard
5.97 mi · 5%
North Lakeshore Drive
2.83 mi · 3%
Warner Road
2.46 mi · 2%
Highway 316 Boulevard
1.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Route 61

Continue on Route 61

36.6 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
01h 16m from Saint Paul
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Saint Paul and 56.7 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Homer.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

25 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

54 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Winona station

67 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

69 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Homer. Straight-line distance: 99.02 mi (159.36 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 Homer

Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,351
Coordinates44.0213500, -91.5565300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Homer (-91.55653, 44.02135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $3.92 $15.64 $31.29
Premium $4.39 $17.52 $35.05
Diesel $4.86 $19.41 $38.81

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Homer. The current time is 20:00:00.

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.