Origin
Baudette, MN
Afternoon in Baudette on Monday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baudette, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
315.3 mi
507 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
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6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baudette, MN
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Saint Paul, MN
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Baudette, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 315.3 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 51st Street Southwest, Highway 72, Clark Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
157.6 miles from Baudette, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 315.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
51st Street Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baudette, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 51st Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 72 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bemidji Rd Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paul Bunyan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
51st Street Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baudette, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto 51st Street Southwest
12 mi
·
14 min
·
51st Street Southwest
3
Turn straight onto State Highway 72
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 72
4
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
30 mi
·
39 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
5
Continue on Clark Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Avenue North
6
Continue on State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 72; Clark Avenue South
7
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
8
Turn right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
9
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
10
Continue on Highway 72 Northeast
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 72 Northeast
11
Continue on State Highway 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 72
12
Continue on Bemidji Rd Northeast
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bemidji Rd Northeast
13
Continue on Voyageur Highway
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Voyageur Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Voyageur Highway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Voyageur Highway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Voyageur Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Voyageur Highway
16
Merge slight left onto Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
18
Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Washington Avenue South
19
Continue on State Highway 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
20
Turn right onto State 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street East
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
22
Turn left onto Marie Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
23
Continue on State 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
24
Continue on State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
25
Turn right onto State Highway 64 Southwest
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 210
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 210
27
At the end of the road, turn left
60 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
28
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
29
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
30
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
31
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
County Road 11
32
Turn right onto State Highway 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 25
33
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pine Street
34
Turn left onto Broadway Street East
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
35
Turn right onto Fenning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
36
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
37
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
31 min
38
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
39
Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
40
Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
41
Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
10th Street, Wacouta Street
42
Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
10th Street
43
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
10th Street East
44
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
45
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
46
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.6 miles from Baudette, MN, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.6 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Paul, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baudette, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baudette, MN
This is one driving day of about 315.3 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baudette, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.6 mi from Baudette, MN · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157.6 miles from Baudette, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Paul, MN
The final approach into Saint Paul, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Saint Paul, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.10 one way
$90.20 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $48.67 | $97.35 |
| premium | $4.39 | $54.52 | $109.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.05 | $140.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.11 | $15.13 |
| Efficient EV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.59 | $12.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.1 | 1 | $44.14 | $20.18 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Paul, MN
Afternoon in Saint Paul on Monday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
158 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baudette, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 315.3 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 51st Street Southwest, Highway 72, Clark Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.6 miles from Baudette, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baudette, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baudette, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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