How far is South Saint Paul, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from South Saint Paul, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Saint Paul and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Saint Paul and Saint Paul.
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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 · 7 sec · John E Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto Concord Street North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Street North
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Take the ramp right toward US 52 North
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
756 ft · 12 sec · Lafayette Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
693 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road
2078 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Plato Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Plato Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
2890 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Saint Paul and Saint Paul.
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.
Concord Street North
Turn left onto Concord Street North
2.93 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving South Saint Paul 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 South Saint Paul to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
West Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from South Saint Paul and 2.2 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near West Saint Paul
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Saint Paul and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 4.57 mi (7.36 km).
#1 South Saint Paul
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 19,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.8927400, -93.0349400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.67 | $1.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
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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