How far is Saint Paul, MN from Little Canada, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Little Canada, MN is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.06 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.7 mi
9.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.7 mi
Kilometers
9.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.06 mi
Kilometers
9.76 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Canada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-19T00:20
Arrive Little Canada
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Roseville
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
3 mi
00h 05m
To Little Canada
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Little Canada.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Street East

    1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street East

    137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West

    1156 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Little Canada Road

    999 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Little Canada Road East

    68 m · 13 sec · Little Canada Road East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1640 ft · 43 sec · Centerville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Labore Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Labore Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Labore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
180.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
4.7 mi · 77%
Wabasha Street North
0.31 mi · 5%
Centerville Road
0.31 mi · 5%
7th Street East
0.22 mi · 4%
Robert Street North
0.2 mi · 3%
Little Canada Road
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Continue straight

4.48 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 05m from Saint Paul
Leave By
8:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Little Canada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Little Canada?

The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Saint Paul and 3 miles from Little Canada.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Little Canada.

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Roseville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseville.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

5 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

69 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

98 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

100 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Little Canada. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.18 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
Little Canada

#2 Little Canada

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population10,335
Coordinates45.0269100, -93.0877200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Little Canada (-93.08772, 45.02691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.81 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.50
0.42 gal · 1.62 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $0.75 $1.50
Mid-grade $3.92 $0.82 $1.65
Premium $4.39 $0.92 $1.84
Diesel $4.86 $1.02 $2.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Little Canada. The current time is 00:20:21.

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.