The drive from Coleraine, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 185 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 65, MN 65, US 2 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.5 miles from Coleraine, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 185 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 185 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 65 and MN 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.7 miles on State Highway 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 65 and MN 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 155.1 miles in near MN 65.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 185 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 155.1 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.2 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 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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155.1 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|MN 65
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
171.7 mi into trip|~3h 41m 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
178.2 mi into trip|~3h 48m 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
183.7 mi into trip|~3h 55m 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
184 mi into trip|~3h 55m 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
State Highway 65
93.7 mi
1h 55m
MN 65
47.9 mi
1h
US 2
16.1 mi
18m
US 10
10.7 mi
12m
Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi
6m
Corey Street
5 mi
7m
County Road 433
1.2 mi
4m
West Highway 210
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 65
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coleraine, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on Gayley Avenue
40 ft·8 sec·Gayley Avenue
2
Turn left onto Roosevelt Street
369 ft·21 sec·Roosevelt Street
3
Turn left onto Kerr Avenue
323 ft·16 sec·Kerr Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 169
365 ft·13 sec·US 169
5
Continue on US 169
5.0 mi·7 min·Corey Street
6
Turn left onto Glenwood Drive
0.3 mi·41 sec·Glenwood Drive
7
Turn right onto La Prairie Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·La Prairie Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 2
16 mi·18 min·US 2
9
Turn right onto County Road 476
0.8 mi·3 min·County Road 476
10
Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi·4 min·County Road 433
11
Turn right onto MN 65
36 mi·45 min·MN 65
12
Turn left onto MN 210; MN 65
1.1 mi·1 min·West Highway 210
13
Take the exit onto MN 65
94 mi·1 hr 55 min·State Highway 65
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 65
12 mi·15 min·MN 65
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 10 EastUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 10
4.1 mi·4 min·US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 10
0.6 mi·55 sec·US 10
Exit 28AToward US 10 East: Saint PaulUse the slight right lane.
18
Continue on US 10
1.9 mi·2 min·US 10
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
3.9 mi·4 min·US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi·6 min·Voyageur Highway
Exit 46Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St PaulUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi·7 sec·US 10
Exit 107AToward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta StreetUse the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
23
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·10 sec
Toward 10th StreetUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi·43 sec·10th Street East
25
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi·1 min·Robert Street North
26
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi·44 sec·Kellogg Boulevard East
27
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft·5 sec·Wabasha Street North
28
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
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 92.5 miles from Coleraine, MN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 miles.
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 41 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.5 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
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 Coleraine, 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 Coleraine, MN
This is one driving day of about 185 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Coleraine, 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.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 65 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.5 mi from Coleraine, MN
· 2h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.53 one way
$55.06 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$29.67
$59.33
premium
$4.53
$33.01
$66.02
diesel
$5.61
$40.85
$81.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.5
0
$19.42
$8.88
Efficient EV
46.3
0
$16.19
$7.40
EV Truck/SUV
74
0
$25.90
$11.84
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Coleraine, MN
Morning
in Coleraine on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Paul, MN
Morning
in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
11:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
22 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
3h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coleraine, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 185 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 65, MN 65, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.5 miles from Coleraine, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.53 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 185 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 155.1 miles (MN 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.2 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Coleraine, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
