How far is Saint Paul, MN from Mountain Iron, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Mountain Iron, MN is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Mountain Iron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Mountain Iron.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
105 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 33: Cloquet, Iron Range
2915 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
1929 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
37.4 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169: Hibbing
1229 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1678 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Mineral Avenue
742 ft · 19 sec · Mineral Avenue
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Continue on Mineral Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Mineral Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
966 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Mesabi Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mesabi Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Mountain Iron.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E North
Keep slight left
105 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Iron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Mountain Iron?
The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Willow River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Saint Paul and 98.5 miles from Mountain Iron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Iron.
Stop Ideas Near Willow River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow River.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Mountain Iron. Straight-line distance: 180.22 mi (290.03 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 Mountain Iron
City in St.
| Population | 2,816 |
| Coordinates | 47.5324300, -92.6235100 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Iron (-92.62351, 47.53243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $30.57 | $61.14 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $33.85 | $67.71 |
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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