How far is Saint Paul, MN from Solway, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Solway, MN is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Solway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Solway.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
18.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue on I-94 W
17.1 mi · 19 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 210
1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210
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Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
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Continue on State 64
13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64
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Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street East
3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East
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Turn left onto State 64
15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto Centerline Road North
93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centerline Road North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Solway.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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54.4 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Light Rain Likely near Solway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Solway?
The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Saint Paul and 119.2 miles from Solway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.98 one way or $59.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Light Rain Likely near Solway.
Stop Ideas Near Randall
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 Randall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Solway. Straight-line distance: 202.8 mi (326.38 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 Solway
Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 1,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.5199500, -95.1291800 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solway (-95.12918, 47.51995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $32.94 | $65.87 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $40.86 | $81.72 |
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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