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

The driving distance from Truman, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.07 mi
02h 06m
Flight
101.76 mi
163.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.76 mi
Kilometers
163.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.07 mi
Kilometers
198.06 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Truman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truman
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Saint Paul
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Le Sueur
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Truman
61.8 mi
01h 03m
To Saint Paul
61.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ciro Street

    2405 ft · 1 min · West Ciro Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5th Avenue East

    1802 ft · 44 sec · North 5th Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on 220th Avenue

    10 mi · 13 min · 220th Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Madelia

    1864 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 60

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Continue on MN 60 E

    8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 60

    15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska

    81 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road 78

    2231 ft · 35 sec · County Road 78

  14. 14

    Continue on Chestnut Boulevard

    2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West

    1.6 km · 1 min · 130th Street West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marystown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marystown Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 North

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 5: Terminal 1

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John A. Johnson Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Fort Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard

    60 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard

    68 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gannon Road

    87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Shepard Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Shepard Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Eagle Parkway

    1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Exchange Street South

    1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West

    1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Wabasha Street North

    65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
70.9 mi · 58%
US 169 North
11.6 mi · 9%
220th Avenue
10 mi · 8%
MN 60 E
8.79 mi · 7%
I 494 East
8.69 mi · 7%
Shepard Road
5.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Continue straight

19.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Sueur
01h 03m from Truman
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Truman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Le Sueur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Truman and 61.3 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Truman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Le Sueur

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

80 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

110 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truman and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 101.76 mi (163.77 km).

Truman

#1 Truman

American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953)

Population1,028
Coordinates43.8277300, -94.4371900
Altitude338
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: West Ciro Street (-94.43719, 43.82774)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.98
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.49 $30.98
Mid-grade $3.92 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.39 $19.06 $38.12
Diesel $4.86 $21.11 $42.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Truman and Saint Paul. The current time is 07:31:57.

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.