Origin
Champlin, MN
Evening in Champlin on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Champlin, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Champlin, MN
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Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
This 28.3-mile drive from Champlin, MN to Saint Paul, MN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 36 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily navigate on US 10 and MN 47, with a significant portion, 76%, being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short trip is around $4, making it an economical choice. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you won't be crossing major geographical boundaries on this relatively quick excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily towards highway travel, with 76% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles on US 10, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While primarily highway-focused, the inclusion of roads like Voyageur Highway suggests you might experience some transitions in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. This isn't a winding country road, but rather a direct path designed for efficient travel between these two Minnesota communities.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and MN 47. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near MN 47.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (MN 47): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MN 47
Take the exit onto MN 47 toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
9
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
27 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 10th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 10th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| MN 47 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| US 169 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Robert Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 13.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Champlin, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on Richardson Avenue East
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Richardson Avenue East
2
Turn right onto CR 12
442 ft
·
10 sec
·
Dayton Road
3
Turn left onto US 169
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 169
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto MN 47
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 47
Toward US 10 East, MN 47 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 10
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 10
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on US 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
12
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
14
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
15
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
16
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
17
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Champlin, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 28.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, MN 47, Voyageur Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Champlin, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (MN 47): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Champlin, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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