How far is Sunrise, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Sunrise, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise and Saint Paul.
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Start on River Road
87 m · 13 sec · River Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1104 ft · 50 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Wilcox Road
3 mi · 7 min · Wilcox Road
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Turn left onto Keystone Avenue
3021 ft · 1 min · Keystone Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Saint Croix Trail
3.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Saint Croix Trail
33 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail
1507 ft · 30 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
1881 ft · 57 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Turn left onto I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
602 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
1132 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
125 m · 10 sec
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Continue on 10th Street East
951 ft · 44 sec · 10th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
2471 ft · 1 min · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
1134 ft · 45 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
50 m · 6 sec · Wabasha Street North
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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 Sunrise and Saint Paul.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Sunrise 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 Sunrise to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Forest Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Sunrise and 23.5 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Sunrise and Sunny near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Lake
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 Forest Lake.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 43.21 mi (69.54 km).
#1 Sunrise
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,120 |
| Coordinates | 45.5469000, -92.8549400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $6.78 | $13.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
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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