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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Saint Paul and Minneapolis is 8.69 miles (13.99 km).

Flight distance from Saint Paul, MN to Minneapolis, MN is 8.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Saint Paul, Minnesota to Minneapolis, Minnesota is: 9.85 miles (15.85 km) by car.

Driving from Saint Paul to Minneapolis will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 Saint Paul

The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River. Saint Paul is known for its history as the capital of Minnesota, its many parks and lakes, and its many attractions, such as the Minnesota State Capitol and the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Population 306717
GPS Coordinates 44°56'40"N 93°5'36"W
Latitude 44.9444100
Longitude -93.0932700
Altitude 242
Country United States
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#2 Minneapolis

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. The city is home to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Target Center, and the Minnesota Vikings. Minneapolis is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Population 433111
GPS Coordinates 44°58'48"N 93°15'50"W
Latitude 44.9799700
Longitude -93.2638400
Altitude 253
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The distance between Saint Paul and Minneapolis is 16 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The current time is 13:53:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.32 liters (0.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Saint Paul to Minneapolis is $1.19 (diesel $1.69).

Minnesota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $3.74 $4.15 $4.86
Total $1.19 $1.3 $1.44 $1.69

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Minnesota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.420 (Diesel $4.864) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Saint Paul and Minneapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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