Origin
Dilworth, MN
Afternoon in Dilworth on Monday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dilworth, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
240.9 mi
388 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, MN
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Dilworth, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 240.9 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street North, Center Avenue East, 70th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.46 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
120.5 miles from Dilworth, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 240.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street North 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 3h 42m 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 Dilworth, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 70th Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilworth, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Main Street North
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street North
3
Turn left onto Center Avenue East
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Avenue East
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
6
Merge slight left onto 70th Street South
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
70th Street South
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Merge slight left
217 mi
·
3 hr 54 min
9
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
11
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
12
Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
10th Street, Wacouta Street
13
Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
10th Street
14
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
10th Street East
15
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
16
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
17
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
18
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 120.5 miles from Dilworth, MN, or about 1h 51m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.5 miles or 1h 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 3h 2m
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 Dilworth, 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 Dilworth, MN
This is one driving day of about 240.9 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dilworth, 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 120.5 mi from Dilworth, MN · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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
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
$34.46 one way
$68.91 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
| premium | $4.39 | $41.65 | $83.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.29 | $11.56 |
| Efficient EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.08 | $9.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.73 | $15.42 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Avon, MN
120 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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 42m 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 Dilworth, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 240.9 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street North, Center Avenue East, 70th Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.5 miles from Dilworth, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.46 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 straightforward 3h 42m 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 Dilworth, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dilworth, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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