How far is Saint Paul, MN from West Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to West Saint Paul, MN is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and West Saint Paul.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
917 ft · 43 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Street West
1385 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn left onto 7th Street West
1.1 km · 2 min · 7th Street West
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Turn left onto Smith Avenue South
1.8 mi · 4 min · Smith Avenue South
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and West Saint Paul.
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.
Smith Avenue South
Turn left onto Smith Avenue South
1.79 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near West Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to West Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lilydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Saint Paul and 1.5 miles from West Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.36 one way or $0.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near West Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Lilydale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lilydale.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and West Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 2 mi (3.22 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 West Saint Paul
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 19,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.9160800, -93.1016100 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Saint Paul (-93.10161, 44.91608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.36 | $0.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.39 | $0.78 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.44 | $0.88 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.49 | $0.97 |
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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