How far is Wells, MN from Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Wells, MN to Saint Paul, MN is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
Census-designated place in Rice County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells and Saint Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells and Saint Paul.
-
1
Start on 1st Street Northwest
37 m · 9 sec · 1st Street Northwest
-
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
2642 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Northwest
-
3
Continue on 570th Avenue
6.5 mi · 9 min · 570th Avenue
-
4
Continue on 20th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 20th Street
-
5
Turn right onto State Highway 30
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 30
-
6
Turn left onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
-
7
Turn right onto Main Street
2836 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
8
Continue on 35th Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · 35th Street
-
9
Continue on 355th Avenue
2650 ft · 41 sec · 355th Avenue
-
10
Continue on 30th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 30th Street
-
11
Continue on South Main Street
1938 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street
-
12
Turn right onto East 1st Street
2602 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
-
13
Turn left onto North Owen Street
1461 ft · 23 sec · North Owen Street
-
14
Continue on East Elysian Lake Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · East Elysian Lake Road
-
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
-
16
Continue on Morristown Boulevard
7.8 mi · 10 min · Morristown Boulevard
-
17
Continue on Highway 60 West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 60 West
-
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
2000 ft · 49 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 34 min
-
20
Keep slight right
14.8 mi · 17 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward Shepard Road
1237 ft · 30 sec
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, Great River Road Minnesota
153 m · 12 sec
-
23
Merge slight left onto Shepard Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shepard Road
-
24
Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1154 ft · 45 sec · Eagle Parkway
-
25
Turn right onto Exchange Street South
1166 ft · 34 sec · Exchange Street South
-
26
Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West
1178 ft · 52 sec · Kellogg Boulevard West
-
27
Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
65 m · 9 sec · Wabasha Street North
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wabasha Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells 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 North
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wells 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 Wells to Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Wells and 53 miles from Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wells and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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 Warsaw.
Red Wing station
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 88.55 mi (142.51 km).
#1 Wells
City in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.7460700, -93.7288400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $18.09 | $36.19 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.