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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.74 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.83 mi
7.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.83 mi
Kilometers
7.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.74 mi
Kilometers
9.23 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maplewood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Maplewood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Landfall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Saint Paul
2.9 mi
00h 05m
To Maplewood
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    559 ft · 25 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street East

    2925 ft · 2 min · 5th Street East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street

    65 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East

    59 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward North McKnight Road

    1223 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South McKnight Road

    130 m · 11 sec · South McKnight Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Innovation Boulevard

    2973 ft · 2 min · Innovation Boulevard

  10. 10

    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.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
4.16 mi · 73%
Innovation Boulevard
0.56 mi · 10%
5th Street East
0.55 mi · 10%
North McKnight Road
0.23 mi · 4%
Wabasha Street North
0.11 mi · 2%
South McKnight Road
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Landfall
00h 05m from Saint Paul
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Landfall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 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 14.6 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 11.8 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 Landfall.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

55 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

83 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

109 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 4.83 mi (7.78 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
Maplewood

#2 Maplewood

A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Population40,653
Coordinates44.9530200, -92.9952200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Maplewood (-92.99522, 44.95302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.71
Round trip
$1.43
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Maplewood. The current time is 01:16:16.

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.