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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Saint Peter, MN is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
71.05 mi
01h 34m
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
71.05 mi
Kilometers
114.35 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, May 7, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-07T10:03
Arrive Saint Peter
Thu, May 7, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Jordan
MN

City in Scott County, Minnesota, United States

From Saint Paul
35.5 mi
00h 47m
To Saint Peter
35.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabasha Street North

    60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street West

    769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    81 m · 13 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South

    1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shepard Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 35E South

    1294 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 42

    2405 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 42 West

    2.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 42 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Egan Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 13 South

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 13 South

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    44 m · 3 sec · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2659 ft · 49 sec · Langford Boulevard/Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    674 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Trail East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2566 ft · 50 sec · East 2nd Street /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    3224 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street East

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    33 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    1196 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  25. 25

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street West
27 mi · 38%
I 35E South
14.1 mi · 20%
Country Trail West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
5 mi · 7%
Highway 13 South
3.28 mi · 5%
Shepard Road
3.06 mi · 4%
Langford Boulevard /Richard J. Ames Memorial Hig
2.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

2nd Street West

Continue straight

22.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
00h 47m from Saint Paul
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Areas Of Frost near Saint Peter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Saint Paul and 35.5 miles from Saint Peter.

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 10.6 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Paul and Areas Of Frost near Saint Peter.

Stop Ideas Near Jordan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jordan, 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 Jordan.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

87 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Saint Peter. 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
Saint Peter

#2 Saint Peter

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,033
Coordinates44.3235800, -93.9580100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Saint Peter (-93.95801, 44.32358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.92
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.96 $17.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.39 $11.02 $22.05
Diesel $4.86 $12.21 $24.42

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Saint Peter. The current time is 10:03:59.

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.