The drive from Collegeville, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-94 E, I 694, Voyageur Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on I-94 E.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.69 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.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Collegeville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 85.3 miles, with most of the trip on I-94 E and I 694. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.1 miles on I-94 E.
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.
I-94 E is the longest continuous segment at about 63.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-94 E and I 694. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.8 miles in near I 694.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 66.8 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
78.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
84 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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...
6
84.1 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
8
84.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
I-94 E
63.1 mi
1h 9m
I 694
11.7 mi
12m
Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi
6m
Collegeville Road
1.3 mi
3m
County Road 2
1.1 mi
2m
County Road 75
0.8 mi
1m
Robert Street North
0.5 mi
1m
Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I-94 E
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegeville, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on Old Collegeville Road
339 ft·22 sec·Old Collegeville Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Collegeville Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Collegeville Road
3
Turn left onto CR 75
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 75
4
Turn right onto CR 2
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 2
5
Turn right onto CR 2
0.4 mi·58 sec·County Road 2
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
7
Merge onto I 94
63 mi·1 hr 9 min·I-94 E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
12 mi·12 min·I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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.
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 StreetUse 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
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.6 miles from Collegeville, MN, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
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 Collegeville, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Collegeville, MN
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Collegeville, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I-94 E for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Collegeville, MN
· 51m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.6
0
$8.96
$4.09
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.46
$3.41
EV Truck/SUV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Collegeville, MN
Late night
in Collegeville on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Paul, MN
Late night
in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live 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
24 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
1h 40m 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 Collegeville, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I-94 E, I 694, 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 42.6 miles from Collegeville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.8 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Collegeville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
