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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Mahtomedi, MN is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
15.02 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 12:09 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 26, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-26T11:44
Arrive Mahtomedi
Sun, Apr 26, 12:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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

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
North Saint Paul
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Saint Paul
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Mahtomedi
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 East: Stillwater

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CH 29: Hilton Trail

    1473 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hilton Trail North

    25 m · 8 sec · Hilton Trail North

  11. 11

    Continue on Hilton Trail North

    135 m · 38 sec · Hilton Trail North

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hilton Trail North

    41 m · 6 sec · Hilton Trail North

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Hilton Trail North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stillwater Road

    1898 ft · 55 sec · Stillwater Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warner Avenue North

    1.3 km · 2 min · Warner Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Juniper Street

    654 ft · 33 sec · Juniper Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Griffin Avenue

    142 m · 20 sec · Griffin Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Griffin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 East
7.19 mi · 48%
I 35E North
3.82 mi · 25%
Hilton Trail North
1.58 mi · 10%
Warner Avenue North
0.78 mi · 5%
Stillwater Road
0.36 mi · 2%
Wabasha Street North
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MN 36 East

Merge slight left

6.83 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Saint Paul
00h 12m from Saint Paul
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

North Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Saint Paul and 7.5 miles from Mahtomedi.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.

Stop Ideas Near North Saint Paul

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 North Saint Paul and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

City of Richfield

Richfield , MN
6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
Rating 2.9/5 11 reviews City Hall
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.9 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 North Saint Paul.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

85 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

109 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Mahtomedi. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 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
Mahtomedi

#2 Mahtomedi

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population8,276
Coordinates45.0696900, -92.9516000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Mahtomedi (-92.9516, 45.06969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.78
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.89 $3.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.08 $4.16
Premium $4.39 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $4.86 $2.58 $5.16

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Mahtomedi. The current time is 11:44:45.

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.