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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Roseville, MN is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.93 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.27 mi
8.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.27 mi
Kilometers
8.48 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.93 mi
Kilometers
14.37 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseville
Tue, Apr 28, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Tue, Apr 28, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-28T09:39
Arrive Roseville
Tue, Apr 28, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Canada
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Saint Paul
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Roseville
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    1119 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamline Avenue

    1431 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamline Avenue North

    2117 ft · 52 sec · Hamline Avenue North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamline Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
4.08 mi · 46%
MN 36 West
3.36 mi · 38%
Hamline Avenue North
0.4 mi · 4%
Wabasha Street North
0.31 mi · 3%
Hamline Avenue
0.27 mi · 3%
7th Street East
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Continue straight

3.86 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Canada
00h 07m from Saint Paul
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Roseville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Saint Paul and 4.5 miles from Roseville.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Canada

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 Little Canada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 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 13 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
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

10 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

93 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

102 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Roseville. Straight-line distance: 5.27 mi (8.48 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
Roseville

#2 Roseville

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Population36,178
Coordinates45.0060800, -93.1566100
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Roseville (-93.15661, 45.00608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.11
Round trip
$2.21
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.11 $2.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.22 $2.43
Premium $4.39 $1.36 $2.72
Diesel $4.86 $1.51 $3.02

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Roseville. The current time is 09:39:46.

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.