How far is Saint Paul, MN from Mahnomen, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Mahnomen, MN is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.55 mi
04h 48m
Flight
213.96 mi
344.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.96 mi
Kilometers
344.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.55 mi
Kilometers
395.17 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 1:48 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Fri, Apr 17, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-17T09:00
Arrive Mahnomen
Fri, Apr 17, 1:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cushing
MN

Human settlement in Cushing Township, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Paul
122.7 mi
02h 24m
To Mahnomen
122.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Mahnomen.

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    38 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    44.9 mi · 52 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

    1701 ft · 49 sec · East Jefferson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1485 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
165th Avenue Southeast
50.7 mi · 21%
I-94 W
23.5 mi · 10%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 8%
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 2%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
213.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cushing
02h 24m from Saint Paul
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Mahnomen?

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cushing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Saint Paul and 122.9 miles from Mahnomen.

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

The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Chance Light Snow near Mahnomen.

Stop Ideas Near Cushing

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cushing, 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 Cushing.

RAIL

Staples

29 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

72 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Mahnomen. Straight-line distance: 213.96 mi (344.33 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
Mahnomen

#2 Mahnomen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population1,220
Coordinates47.3152400, -95.9686500
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Mahnomen (-95.96865, 47.31524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.8 L · about $30.91
Round trip
$61.82
17.32 gal · 65.6 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.91 $61.82
Mid-grade $3.92 $33.96 $67.91
Premium $4.39 $38.03 $76.07
Diesel $4.86 $42.12 $84.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Mahnomen. The current time is 09:00:08.

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.