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

The driving distance from Solway, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.34 mi
04h 02m
Flight
202.8 mi
326.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.8 mi
Kilometers
326.38 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.34 mi
Kilometers
381.96 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Solway
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solway
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Randall
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

From Solway
118.9 mi
02h 01m
To Saint Paul
118.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Centerline Road North

    93 m · 9 sec · Centerline Road North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street/US-2

    9.7 mi · 11 min · 1st Street/US-2

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji

    1973 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue South

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Washington Avenue South

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 200

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State 64

    15.6 mi · 19 min · State 64

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East

    3147 ft · 58 sec · Broadway Street East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on State 64

    13.1 mi · 16 min · State 64

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest

    33.7 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210

    1609 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 210

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    26.1 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  20. 20

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway

  27. 27

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

    602 ft · 7 sec

  28. 28

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

    1132 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    125 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on 10th Street East

    951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Robert Street North

    2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

    1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

    50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
40.3 mi · 17%
State Highway 64 Southwest
33.7 mi · 14%
State 64
28.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 210
26.4 mi · 11%
Washington Avenue South
13.7 mi · 6%
1st Street/US-2
9.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

59.9 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
202.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randall
02h 01m from Solway
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Solway 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 Solway to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.9 miles from Solway and 118.5 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randall

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

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

RAIL

Staples

37 mi away
First & Fourth Aves
RAIL

St. Cloud

64 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solway and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 202.8 mi (326.38 km).

Solway

#1 Solway

Human settlement in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,955
Coordinates47.5199500, -95.1291800
Altitude442
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: Centerline Road North (-95.129263, 47.519951)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.75
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $29.87 $59.75
Mid-grade $3.92 $32.82 $65.64
Premium $4.39 $36.76 $73.52
Diesel $4.86 $40.71 $81.42

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Solway and Saint Paul. The current time is 18:37:21.

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.