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

The driving distance from Vermillion, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.67 mi
00h 24m
Flight
19.71 mi
31.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.71 mi
Kilometers
31.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.48 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 5:34 PM CDT
Return by in Vermillion
Tue, May 12, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vermillion
2026-05-12T17:09
Arrive Saint Paul
Tue, May 12, 5:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vermillion
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Inver Grove Heights
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

From Vermillion
11.3 mi
00h 12m
To Saint Paul
11.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    789 ft · 16 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street West

    1117 ft · 31 sec · Main Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on 190th Street East

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 190th Street East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coates Boulevard

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Coates Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul

    8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue

    693 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road

    2078 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plato Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Plato Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wabasha Street South

    2890 ft · 2 min · Wabasha Street South

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coates Boulevard
10.6 mi · 47%
US 52 North
8.01 mi · 35%
190th Street East
1.92 mi · 8%
Plato Boulevard
0.81 mi · 4%
Wabasha Street South
0.55 mi · 2%
East Lafayette Frontage Road
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Coates Boulevard

Turn right onto Coates Boulevard

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inver Grove Heights
00h 12m from Vermillion
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Vermillion 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 Vermillion to Saint Paul?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Inver Grove Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Vermillion and 11.4 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Vermillion and Sunny near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Inver Grove Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Inver Grove Heights, 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 Inver Grove Heights.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

51 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

88 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

114 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vermillion and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 19.71 mi (31.72 km).

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#1 Vermillion

Township in Dakota County, Minnesota

Population1,235
Coordinates44.6735800, -92.9671500
Altitude257
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: Main Street West (-92.96715, 44.673577)
End: Wabasha Street North (-93.093258, 44.944416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.71
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.86 $5.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.14 $6.27
Premium $4.39 $3.51 $7.03
Diesel $4.86 $3.89 $7.78

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Vermillion and Saint Paul. The current time is 17:09:23.

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.