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

The driving distance from Shorewood, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.27 mi
00h 36m
Flight
24.44 mi
39.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.44 mi
Kilometers
39.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.27 mi
Kilometers
48.71 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shorewood
2026-04-18T09:56
Arrive Saint Paul
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shorewood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Louis Park
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Shorewood
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Saint Paul
16.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smithtown Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Smithtown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Smithtown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Street

    2723 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto CR 5

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West

    646 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East

    2191 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, 5th Street

    1281 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 10th Street

    2021 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on 10th Street West

    882 ft · 34 sec · 10th Street West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Peter Street

    2466 ft · 2 min · Saint Peter Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    120 m · 22 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Minnesota State Highway 7
11.6 mi · 38%
I 94 East
9.84 mi · 33%
I 394 East
2.87 mi · 9%
CR 5
1.33 mi · 4%
Smithtown Road
0.65 mi · 2%
10th Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

9.31 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Louis Park
00h 18m from Shorewood
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Shorewood and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Saint Louis Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Shorewood and 16.1 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Shorewood and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Louis Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Louis Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Louis Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

13 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

77 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

112 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.34 km).

Shorewood

#1 Shorewood

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population8,098
Coordinates44.9008000, -93.5891200
Altitude299
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: Smithtown Road (-93.58905, 44.900736)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.64
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.82 $7.64
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.20 $8.39
Premium $4.39 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $4.86 $5.20 $10.41

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shorewood and Saint Paul. The current time is 09:56:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.