How far is Saint Paul, MN from Rapidan, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Rapidan, MN is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Rapidan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Rapidan.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West
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Turn left onto Market Street
81 m · 13 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South
1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Shepard Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road
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Take the exit left toward I 35E South
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42
2405 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto County Road 42 West
2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West
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Continue on Egan Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 13 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
674 ft · 10 sec
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Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street East
3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto County Road 33
93 m · 13 sec · County Road 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southbend Avenue
617 ft · 19 sec · Southbend Avenue
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Turn right onto Hemlock Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hemlock Road
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Turn left onto Hawthorn Road
2479 ft · 39 sec · Hawthorn Road
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Turn right onto Old Highway 66
2.6 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 66
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Turn right onto 190th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 190th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 190th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Rapidan.
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.
2nd Street West
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23.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Partly Sunny near Rapidan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Rapidan?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Belle Plaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Saint Paul and 45.8 miles from Rapidan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Paul and Partly Sunny near Rapidan.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Plaine
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 Belle Plaine.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Rapidan. Straight-line distance: 75.88 mi (122.11 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 Rapidan
Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,106 |
| Coordinates | 44.0944100, -94.0685700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rapidan (-94.06857, 44.09441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
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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