How far is Scandia, MN from Saint Paul Park, MN?

The driving distance from Scandia, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
45.61 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.83 mi
48.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.61 mi
Kilometers
73.41 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Return by in Scandia
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scandia
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Saint Paul Park
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scandia
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
Grant
MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota

From Scandia
19.5 mi
00h 24m
To Saint Paul Park
26.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scandia and Saint Paul Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Olinda Trail North

    856 ft · 29 sec · Olinda Trail North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Scandia Trail North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Scandia Trail North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manning Trail North

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Manning Trail North

  5. 5

    Continue on Manning Avenue North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Manning Avenue North

    36 m · 2 sec · Manning Avenue North

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Manning Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Manning Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 75th Street North

    1.6 km · 3 min · 75th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Elmo Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lake Elmo Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 South

    1290 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South: Hastings

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CH 22

    2418 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Summit Avenue

    3073 ft · 2 min · Summit Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · 9th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manning Trail North
10.7 mi · 23%
I 694 South
10.5 mi · 23%
Scandia Trail North
4.21 mi · 9%
Manning Avenue North
3.36 mi · 7%
US 10 East
2.51 mi · 6%
Lake Elmo Avenue North
1.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Manning Trail North

Turn left onto Manning Trail North

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant
00h 24m from Scandia
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Scandia and Rain near Saint Paul Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scandia to Saint Paul Park?

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Scandia and 26.1 miles from Saint Paul Park.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.84 one way or $13.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Scandia and Rain near Saint Paul Park.

Stop Ideas Near Grant

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

26 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

65 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

81 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

107 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scandia and Saint Paul Park. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48.01 km).

Scandia

#1 Scandia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population4,168
Coordinates45.2535800, -92.8057700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Saint Paul Park

#2 Saint Paul Park

Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States

Population5,349
Coordinates44.8421900, -92.9913200
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.805558, 45.253569)
End: 9th Avenue (-92.99132, 44.842256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.84
Round trip
$13.68
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $6.84 $13.68
Mid-grade $4.72 $7.59 $15.19
Premium $5.26 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $6.14 $9.89 $19.78

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scandia and Saint Paul Park. The current time is 16:24:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.