How far is Saint Paul, MN from Wheatland, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Wheatland, MN is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Wheatland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Wheatland.
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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
26 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2: Elko, New Market
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 260th Street East
1.9 mi · 3 min · 260th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Natchez Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Natchez Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Natchez Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Natchez Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 30th Street West
5.1 mi · 7 min · 30th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 19
61 m · 11 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right onto 70th Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · 70th Street West
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Turn left onto Kent Avenue
1.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Lake Trail
2114 ft · 2 min · Union Lake Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Lake Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Wheatland.
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.
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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wheatland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Wheatland?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Saint Paul and 24 miles from Wheatland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 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 Wheatland.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeville
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 Lakeville.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Wheatland. Straight-line distance: 38.29 mi (61.62 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 Wheatland
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 44.4646900, -93.4835600 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatland (-93.48356, 44.46469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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