How far is Saint Paul, MN from Wells, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Wells, MN is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Census-designated place in Rice County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Wells.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
769 ft · 36 sec · 4th Street West
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Turn left onto Market Street
81 m · 13 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
80 m · 9 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
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Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South
1169 ft · 40 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Shepard Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road
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Take the exit left toward I 35E South
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 60
1172 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 60 West
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 60 West
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Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
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Turn left onto East Elysian Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road
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Continue on North Owen Street
1461 ft · 27 sec · North Owen Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1938 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on 30th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street
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Turn straight onto 355th Avenue
2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue
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Continue on 35th Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street
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Continue on Main Street
2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto State Highway 30
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left onto 20th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street
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Continue on 570th Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Northwest
2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
37 m · 4 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Wells.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 35E South
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Paul and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Wells?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Saint Paul and 52.3 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.17 one way or $26.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Paul and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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 Warsaw.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Wells. Straight-line distance: 88.55 mi (142.51 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 Wells
City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.7460700, -93.7288400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-93.72884, 43.74607)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
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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