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

The driving distance from Sartell, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.25 mi
01h 26m
Flight
71.56 mi
115.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.56 mi
Kilometers
115.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.25 mi
Kilometers
137.2 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Sartell
Sat, May 30, 3:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sartell
2026-05-30T00:18
Arrive Saint Paul
Sat, May 30, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sartell
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
Albertville
MN

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

From Sartell
41 mi
00h 43m
To Saint Paul
44.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street North

    36 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    891 ft · 46 sec · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    134 m · 23 sec · 1st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Riverside Avenue North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Riverside Avenue South

    52 m · 5 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Avenue South

    1476 ft · 44 sec · Riverside Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Street South

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.3 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    602 ft · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Road
69 mi · 81%
Voyageur Highway
5.51 mi · 6%
Riverside Avenue North
1.57 mi · 2%
2nd Street South
0.88 mi · 1%
Robert Street North
0.47 mi · 1%
Riverside Avenue South
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Road

Merge slight left

52.3 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 43m from Sartell
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sartell and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Sartell and 44.2 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sartell and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

48 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

53 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

115 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sartell and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 71.56 mi (115.16 km).

Sartell

#1 Sartell

City in Minnesota, United States

Population16,577
Coordinates45.6216300, -94.2069400
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul

#2 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
Start: 2nd Street North (-94.206717, 45.621803)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $11.80 $23.60
Premium $4.39 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $4.86 $14.64 $29.28

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sartell and Saint Paul. The current time is 00:18:23.

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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.