How far is Saint Paul, MN from Maplewood, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Maplewood, MN is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Maplewood.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
559 ft · 25 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Street East
2925 ft · 2 min · 5th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street
65 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East
59 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
1636 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North McKnight Road
1223 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South McKnight Road
130 m · 11 sec · South McKnight Road
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Turn slight right onto Innovation Boulevard
2973 ft · 2 min · Innovation Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Innovation Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Maplewood.
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 94 East
Merge slight right
3.81 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Landfall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Saint Paul and 2.9 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Landfall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Landfall.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 4.83 mi (7.78 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 Maplewood
A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
| Population | 40,653 |
| Coordinates | 44.9530200, -92.9952200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-92.99522, 44.95302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.71 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
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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