How far is Saint Paul, MN from Rosemount, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Rosemount, MN is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Rosemount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Rosemount.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Street East
119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
696 ft · 31 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Robert Street North
3166 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1777 ft · 46 sec · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road
1906 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 26: 70th Street East
1542 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto 70th Street East
1.2 mi · 2 min · 70th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
111 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · South Robert Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Robert Trail
32 m · 5 sec · South Robert Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto South Robert Trail
7.6 mi · 11 min · South Robert Trail
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Turn right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
1719 ft · 56 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn left onto 145th Street West
27 m · 2 sec · 145th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 145th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Rosemount.
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.
South Robert Trail
Exit the roundabout onto South Robert Trail
7.55 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Rosemount?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sunfish Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Saint Paul and 8.9 miles from Rosemount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rosemount.
Stop Ideas Near Sunfish Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunfish Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 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 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
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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