Road Trips from Saint Paul, MN
Looking for a quick escape from Saint Paul? You've got options for short hops and longer hauls. Most of the nearby drives are under 2 hours, with a few extending to around 4 hours if you want to go further afield. The road profiles are a mix of highway and surface streets, so you can choose your preferred driving experience. Since none of the immediate destinations feature parks directly, these trips are best for exploring towns or enjoying the drive itself.
Total Routes
40
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
29
Under 2 hours
22 total in this range
Wyanett, MN
1h 18m60.1 mi one way
Dassel, MN
1h 28m64.5 mi one way
Woodland, MN
33m23.7 mi one way
Castle Rock, MN
48m35.2 mi one way
Stanchfield, MN
1h 10m55.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
10 total in this range
New York Mills, MN
3h 29m176.6 mi one way
Breezy Point, MN
3h 12m156.7 mi one way
Breezy Point is 156.7 miles away and takes 3.2 hours, primarily via highway. It's a significant distance, making it a good choice for a longer excursion from Saint Paul.
Winona, MN
2h 29m108.8 mi one way
Dawson, MN
3h 29m154.5 mi one way
Hermantown, MN
2h 46m148.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Tyler, MN
4h185 mi one way
Clinton, MN
4h 9m206.7 mi one way
This is the longest route at 206.7 miles, requiring 4.2 hours and predominantly highway driving. It's the most extensive option available for a day trip or the start of a longer journey.
Redby, MN
5h 38m258.4 mi one way
Hoyt Lakes, MN
4h 7m208.1 mi one way
Dilworth, MN
4h 27m241.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Tyler, MN
4h185 mi one way
Wyanett, MN
1h 18m60.1 mi one way
Dassel, MN
1h 28m64.5 mi one way
New York Mills, MN
3h 29m176.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With no parks featured, spring drives focus on the changing landscape from the car, suitable for any of the mixed or highway routes.
Summer
The longer drives like to Clinton or Cohasset offer more time to experience the summer scenery from the road.
Fall
Explore the various road types, from mixed highway to surface roads, to view fall colors during these drives.
Winter
The shorter, highway-focused routes like Eagan or Carver are practical for quick winter outings.
Starting Somewhere Else?
Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
Pick any destination above for full turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost, rest stops, and weather. Or visit the Saint Paul, MN city hub for all incoming and outgoing routes.