How far is Saint Paul, MN from Lake Elmo, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Lake Elmo, MN is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Lake Elmo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Lake Elmo.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
559 ft · 25 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Street East
2925 ft · 2 min · 5th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street
65 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East
59 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
1636 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 19: Keats Avenue, Woodbury Drive
1658 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Woodbury Drive
608 ft · 19 sec · Woodbury Drive
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Continue on Keats Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Keats Avenue North
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Turn right onto 10th Street North
1.6 km · 1 min · 10th Street North
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Turn left onto Lake Elmo Avenue North
2.3 mi · 5 min · Lake Elmo Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Elmo Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Lake Elmo.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight right
8.5 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Saint Paul and Areas Of Fog near Lake Elmo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Lake Elmo?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Landfall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Saint Paul and 7.1 miles from Lake Elmo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Saint Paul and Areas Of Fog near Lake Elmo.
Stop Ideas Near Landfall
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 Landfall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Lake Elmo. Straight-line distance: 11.04 mi (17.77 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 Lake Elmo
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 9,280 |
| Coordinates | 44.9958000, -92.8793800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Elmo (-92.87938, 44.9958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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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