How far is Saint Paul, MN from Turtle River, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Turtle River, MN is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
239.68 mi
04h 55m
Flight
199.04 mi
320.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.04 mi
Kilometers
320.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.68 mi
Kilometers
385.73 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Turtle River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 30, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-30T03:56
Arrive Turtle River
Thu, Apr 30, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Randall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Saint Paul
119.7 mi
02h 27m
To Turtle River
119.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Turtle River.

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2016 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 25

    540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    31.5 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    1817 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 210

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  21. 21

    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

  22. 22

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  23. 23

    Continue on Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 55 sec · Broadway Street East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 20 min · State 64

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto US 2, US 71: Crookston

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Voyageur Highway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Voyageur Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Island View Drive Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Island View Drive Northeast

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Avenue West

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 14%
165th Avenue Southeast
33.3 mi · 14%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
I-94 W
23.5 mi · 10%
I 694 West
18.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 200
18.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
199 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randall
02h 27m from Saint Paul
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Turtle River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Turtle River?

The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 119.7 miles from Saint Paul and 119.9 miles from Turtle River.

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

The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randall

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

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

RAIL

Staples

37 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

64 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Turtle River. Straight-line distance: 199.04 mi (320.33 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 Turtle River

Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota

Population1,137
Coordinates47.5874500, -94.7516500
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Turtle River (-94.75165, 47.58745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.02 L · about $30.19
Round trip
$60.39
16.92 gal · 64.04 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.19 $60.39
Mid-grade $3.92 $33.17 $66.34
Premium $4.39 $37.16 $74.31
Diesel $4.86 $41.15 $82.30

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Turtle River. The current time is 03:56:10.

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.