How far is Saint Paul, MN from Lewiston, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Lewiston, MN is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Lewiston.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Street East
119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
696 ft · 31 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Robert Street North
3166 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1777 ft · 46 sec · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road
1906 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 74
1379 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Whitewater Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Whitewater Avenue
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
10 mi · 13 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Fremont Street
1329 ft · 31 sec · North Fremont Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
19 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Lewiston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 South
Continue straight
26.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Zumbrota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Saint Paul and 57.6 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.49 one way or $28.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 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 Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Zumbrota
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 Zumbrota.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Winona station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 89.68 mi (144.32 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 Lewiston
City in Minnesota, USA
| Population | 1,543 |
| Coordinates | 43.9844100, -91.8693200 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewiston (-91.86932, 43.98441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
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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