How far is Saint Paul, MN from Watertown, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Watertown, MN is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Watertown.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
3073 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street North
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Take the ramp left toward I 35E South, I 94 West
106 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
3151 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 6, CR112: Wayzata Boulevard
1645 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on Watertown Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Watertown Road
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Continue on County Road 20
3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 20
31 m · 3 sec · County Road 20
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 20
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Territorial Street East
16 m · 2 sec · Territorial Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Territorial Street East
983 ft · 28 sec · Territorial Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lewis Avenue South
62 m · 5 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Avenue South
9 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Watertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
9.86 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Watertown?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Saint Paul and 20.3 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Cloudy near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Wayzata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 36.88 mi (59.36 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 Watertown
Township in Carver County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,189 |
| Coordinates | 44.9635700, -93.8471900 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-93.84719, 44.96357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
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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