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

The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Webster, MN is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.92 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.35 mi
50.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.92 mi
Kilometers
57.8 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Burnsville
MN

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

From Saint Paul
18 mi
00h 24m
To Webster
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 260th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West

    751 ft · 17 sec · 30th Street West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dalton Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Dalton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 40th Street West

    2660 ft · 1 min · 40th Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 40th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E South
26.3 mi · 73%
Shepard Road
3.06 mi · 9%
Natchez Avenue
2.04 mi · 6%
260th Street East
1.92 mi · 5%
Dalton Avenue
0.99 mi · 3%
40th Street West
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35E South

Merge slight left

26 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnsville
00h 24m from Saint Paul
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Burnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Saint Paul and 18 miles from Webster.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Webster.

Stop Ideas Near Burnsville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

23 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

107 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

112 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Webster. Straight-line distance: 31.35 mi (50.46 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 Webster

Township in Rice County, Minnesota

Population1,865
Coordinates44.5296900, -93.3527200
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Paul (-93.09327, 44.94441)
End: Webster (-93.35272, 44.52969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.8 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.07
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.53 $9.07
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.98 $9.96
Premium $4.39 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $4.86 $6.18 $12.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Paul and Webster. The current time is 02:26:41.

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.