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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Saint Wendel, MN is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
92.89 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.89 mi
128.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.89 mi
Kilometers
128.57 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.89 mi
Kilometers
149.49 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Wendel
Fri, May 1, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Sat, May 2, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-01T21:07
Arrive Saint Wendel
Fri, May 1, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Monticello
MN

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Saint Paul
46.4 mi
00h 56m
To Saint Wendel
46.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

    1620 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

    18.5 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I-94 W

    17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    32.9 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 15 North: Saint Cloud

    2788 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto MN-15 N

    4.7 mi · 6 min · MN-15 N

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Veterans Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Veterans Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 4

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road 4

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4

    36 m · 2 sec · County Road 4

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 4

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 4

    54 m · 3 sec · County Road 4

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 4

    8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 4

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 W
50 mi · 54%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 20%
County Road 4
11.3 mi · 12%
I 35E North
5.11 mi · 6%
MN-15 N
4.68 mi · 5%
Veterans Drive
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-94 W

Keep slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
00h 56m from Saint Paul
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Wendel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Saint Paul and 46.5 miles from Saint Wendel.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Paul and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Saint Wendel.

Stop Ideas Near Monticello

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

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

RAIL

St. Cloud

40 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Saint Wendel. Straight-line distance: 79.89 mi (128.57 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 Saint Wendel

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,354
Coordinates45.6660800, -94.3777800
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Saint Wendel (-94.37778, 45.66608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.41
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $11.71 $23.41
Mid-grade $3.92 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.39 $14.41 $28.81
Diesel $4.86 $15.95 $31.91

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Saint Wendel. The current time is 21:07:19.

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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.