Saint Paul, MN Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Saint Paul, MN is a local road trip base with 75 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 60 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Saint Paul, MN spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota

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Trip Routes

75

Longest Drive

259.1 mi

Red Lake, MN

Quickest Drive

14m

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Plan Around Saint Paul, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Saint Paul, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Red Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN 259.1 mi · 5h 30m Mahnomen, MN to Saint Paul, MN 245.4 mi · 4h 47m Cormorant, MN to Saint Paul, MN 221.8 mi · 4h 15m Jordan, MN to Saint Paul, MN 206.6 mi · 4h 20m

Continue From Saint Paul, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Saint Paul, MN to Clinton, MN 206.7 mi · 4h 9m Saint Paul, MN to Cohasset, MN 184.5 mi · 3h 53m Saint Paul, MN to Atwater, MN 89.6 mi · 2h 1m Saint Paul, MN to Wabasha, MN 76.7 mi · 1h 48m

Trips from Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul, MN to Clinton, MN

206.7 mi 4h 9m

Saint Paul, MN to Cohasset, MN

184.5 mi 3h 53m

Saint Paul, MN to Atwater, MN

89.6 mi 2h 1m

Saint Paul, MN to Wabasha, MN

76.7 mi 1h 48m

Saint Paul, MN to Braham, MN

59.4 mi 1h 15m

Saint Paul, MN to Young America (historical), MN

48.4 mi 1h 5m

Saint Paul, MN to Montrose, MN

44.5 mi 1h 1m

Saint Paul, MN to Carver, MN

33.9 mi 49m

Saint Paul, MN to Elko New Market, MN

32.4 mi 41m

Saint Paul, MN to Shorewood, MN

28.7 mi 43m

Saint Paul, MN to Columbus, MN

26.4 mi 34m

Saint Paul, MN to Forest Lake, MN

25.9 mi 32m

Saint Paul, MN to Afton, MN

18.7 mi 29m

Saint Paul, MN to Dellwood, MN

15 mi 24m

Saint Paul, MN to Eagan, MN

12.1 mi 20m

Driving from Saint Paul, MN

Expect an average of 60 miles and about 1h 19m behind the wheel when leaving Saint Paul, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 207 miles (4h 9m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Saint Paul, MN most often head toward Clinton, MN (206.7 mi, 4h 9m), Cohasset, MN (184.5 mi, 3h 53m), Atwater, MN (89.6 mi, 2h 1m), Wabasha, MN (76.7 mi, 1h 48m), and Braham, MN (59.4 mi, 1h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 60-mile trip from Saint Paul, MN, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Saint Paul, MN and 60 routes heading into Saint Paul, MN, covering 75 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 207 miles.

The longest mapped route from Saint Paul, MN covers 207 miles and takes approximately 4h 9m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Saint Paul, MN runs about 60 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 60-mile trip from Saint Paul, MN costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Saint Paul, MN include Clinton, MN, Cohasset, MN, Atwater, MN and Wabasha, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.