How far is Saint Paul, MN from Lonsdale, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Lonsdale, MN is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Pennington County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Lonsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Lonsdale.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West
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Turn left onto Market Street
81 m · 13 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South
1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Shepard Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road
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Take the exit left toward I 35E South
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 19: Northfield, New Prague
1495 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Lonsdale Boulevard West
6.5 mi · 8 min · Lonsdale Boulevard West
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Continue on Central Avenue East
815 ft · 16 sec · Central Avenue East
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Continue on Central Street East
1350 ft · 44 sec · Central Street East
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Turn left onto South Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Lonsdale.
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 35E South
Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 37m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lonsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Lonsdale?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Deer Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Saint Paul and 22.2 miles from Lonsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lonsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Park
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 Deer Park.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Lonsdale. Straight-line distance: 36.05 mi (58.02 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 Lonsdale
Minnesota city
| Population | 4,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.4802400, -93.4285600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lonsdale (-93.42856, 44.48024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
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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