How far is Saint Paul, MN from Wilson, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Wilson, MN is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Goodhue and Olmsted counties, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Wilson.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 11 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Street East
119 m · 17 sec · 4th Street East
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
111 m · 14 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
696 ft · 31 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Robert Street North
3166 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1777 ft · 46 sec · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road
1906 ft · 1 min · West Lafayette Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 52 South
838 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
12 mi · 15 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 43 North: Winona
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
1576 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 12
103 m · 9 sec · County Road 12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Wilson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 00h 36m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Wilson?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Pine Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Saint Paul and 61.8 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.56 one way or $31.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Island
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 Pine Island.
Red Wing station
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 97.23 mi (156.47 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 Wilson
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.9599600, -91.6845900 |
| Altitude | 407 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-91.68459, 43.95996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $15.56 | $31.12 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.21 | $42.41 |
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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