How far is South Saint Paul, MN from Castle Rock, MN?
The driving distance from South Saint Paul, MN to Castle Rock, MN is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Dakota County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Saint Paul and Castle Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Saint Paul and Castle Rock.
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Start on Concord Exchange North
9 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North
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Turn right onto John E Carroll Avenue
57 m · 9 sec · John E Carroll Avenue
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Turn right onto Concord Street North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Concord Street North
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Continue on Concord Boulevard East
4 mi · 6 min · Concord Boulevard East
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Turn left onto US 52 South, MN 55 East
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 47: Hampton
2055 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Northfield Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · Northfield Boulevard
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Turn right onto 280th Street East
4.7 mi · 7 min · 280th Street East
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Turn right onto Danville Avenue West
17 m · 2 sec · Danville Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Danville Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Saint Paul and Castle Rock.
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.
Rochester
Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
10.4 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Saint Paul and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Saint Paul to Castle Rock?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from South Saint Paul and 15.5 miles from Castle Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Saint Paul and Sunny near Castle Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Saint Paul and Castle Rock. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.89 km).
#1 South Saint Paul
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 19,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.8927400, -93.0349400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Rock
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 44.5438500, -93.1524400 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castle Rock (-93.15244, 44.54385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
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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