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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Nowthen, MN is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.51 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.25 mi
51.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.25 mi
Kilometers
51.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.36 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nowthen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Nowthen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Saint Paul
18.8 mi
00h 24m
To Nowthen
18.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North, US 10 West

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

    34 m · 3 sec · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nowthen Boulevard Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
15.2 mi · 41%
I 694 West
6.68 mi · 18%
Nowthen Boulevard Northwest
5.83 mi · 16%
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 14%
Sunfish Lake Boulevard Northwest
2.46 mi · 7%
I 35W North
1.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 West

Keep slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 24m from Saint Paul
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Nowthen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Saint Paul and 18.8 miles from Nowthen.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

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 Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 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 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
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Nowthen. Straight-line distance: 32.25 mi (51.9 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
Nowthen

#2 Nowthen

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,732
Coordinates45.3280200, -93.4702300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Nowthen (-93.47023, 45.32802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.39 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $4.86 $6.42 $12.84

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 Nowthen. The current time is 21:55:04.

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.