How far is Saint Paul, MN from Lakeland, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Lakeland, MN is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Lakeland.
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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
15 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North
2439 ft · 53 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 5th Street North
73 m · 5 sec · 5th Street North
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Exit the roundabout onto 5th Street North
1392 ft · 1 min · 5th Street North
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Turn right onto Quinnell Avenue North
11 m · 2 sec · Quinnell Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quinnell Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Lakeland.
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
15 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Saint Paul and 8.6 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near Lakeland.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 16.04 mi (25.81 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 Lakeland
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 44.9563600, -92.7657600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-92.76576, 44.95636)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
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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