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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Oronoco, MN is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.08 mi
01h 31m
Flight
60.4 mi
97.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.4 mi
Kilometers
97.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.08 mi
Kilometers
112.79 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oronoco
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-23T07:27
Arrive Oronoco
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Cannon Falls
MN

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
35 mi
00h 45m
To Oronoco
35 mi
00h 45m

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
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street East

    119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    696 ft · 31 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Robert Street North

    3166 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Plato Boulevard

    1777 ft · 46 sec · Plato Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road

    1906 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South

    838 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Lafayette Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls

    1601 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard

    681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard

    67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 52 South

    1133 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 12 East, CR 5: Oronoco, Plainview

    1818 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 12 East: Plainview

    122 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East White Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East White Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East White Bridge Road

    42 m · 8 sec · East White Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East White Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East White Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast

    2063 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Minnesota Avenue

    1426 ft · 41 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 South
21.4 mi · 31%
Rochester
21 mi · 30%
Lafayette Freeway
12 mi · 17%
County 14 Boulevard
5.84 mi · 8%
County 9 Boulevard
4.07 mi · 6%
East White Bridge Road
2.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rochester

Keep slight right to continue on Rochester

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cannon Falls
00h 45m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Saint Paul and 35 miles from Oronoco.

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

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oronoco.

Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cannon Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cannon Falls.

RAIL

Red Wing station

30 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

55 mi away
Midway Station
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

110 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Oronoco. Straight-line distance: 60.4 mi (97.2 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
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#2 Oronoco

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Population2,308
Coordinates44.1660800, -92.5349100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Oronoco (-92.53491, 44.16608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $8.82
Round trip
$17.63
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.82 $17.63
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.68 $19.37
Premium $4.39 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $4.86 $12.01 $24.03

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 Oronoco. The current time is 07:27:52.

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.