How far is Saint Paul, MN from Le Sueur, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Le Sueur, MN is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.12 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.38 mi
84.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.38 mi
Kilometers
84.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.12 mi
Kilometers
96.75 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 30, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-30T09:45
Arrive Le Sueur
Thu, Apr 30, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prior Lake
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
30 mi
00h 41m
To Le Sueur
30.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Le Sueur.

  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

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 35E South

    1294 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42

    2405 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  25. 25

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 22: Le Sueur

    1071 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 22

    3072 ft · 1 min · County Road 22

  30. 30

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    3149 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
14.1 mi · 23%
2nd Street West
13.9 mi · 23%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 8%
Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 5%
Shepard Road
3.06 mi · 5%
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prior Lake
00h 41m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Le Sueur?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Prior Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Saint Paul and 30.1 miles from Le Sueur.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Saint Paul and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Le Sueur.

Stop Ideas Near Prior Lake

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

33 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

72 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

111 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Le Sueur. Straight-line distance: 52.38 mi (84.29 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
Le Sueur

#2 Le Sueur

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates44.4613500, -93.9152400
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Le Sueur (-93.91524, 44.46135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.13
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.57 $15.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $8.31 $16.63
Premium $4.39 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $4.86 $10.31 $20.62

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Le Sueur. The current time is 09:45:39.

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.