Origin
Erie, MN
Morning in Erie on Thursday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erie, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 11m
Distance
313.7 mi
505 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erie, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Erie, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 313.7 miles and takes about 6h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 59, West Mason Avenue, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85 miles on US 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.68 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
156.8 miles from Erie, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 313.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 11m highway drive covering 313.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 59 and West Mason Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 85 miles on US 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 85 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and West Mason Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 295.2 miles in near I 694.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 313.7 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 295.2 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 306.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 312.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
295.2 mi into trip
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~5h 47m in
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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
306.8 mi into trip
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~6h 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
312.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m 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
312.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m 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
312.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m 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 59 | 85 mi | 1h 36m |
| West Mason Avenue | 78.4 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 10 | 71.2 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 94 | 28 mi | 31m |
| Center Street East | 15.4 mi | 19m |
| I 694 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Ash Avenue Northwest | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 85 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CH 26
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
350th Avenue Northeast
2
At end of road, turn right onto CH 3
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Center Street East
3
Keep straight at fork
178 ft
·
3 sec
4
Turn left onto US 59
85 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
US 59
5
Turn left onto US 10
45 mi
·
51 min
·
US 10
6
Enter roundabout
103 ft
·
1 sec
7
Continue
66 ft
·
0 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 10
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ash Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on US 10
78 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Mason Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 10
11
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
13
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 11
14
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 25
15
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pine Street
16
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
17
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
19
Merge onto I 94
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
24
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
26
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
27
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
28
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
29
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.8 miles from Erie, MN, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85 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 69 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.8 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
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 Erie, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Erie, MN
This is one driving day of about 313.7 miles and 6h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Erie, 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 US 59 for about 85 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.8 mi from Erie, MN · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.8 miles from Erie, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85 miles.
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
$46.68 one way
$93.37 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $50.30 | $100.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $55.97 | $111.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.26 | $138.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
| Efficient EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.45 | $12.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.5 | 1 | $43.92 | $20.08 |
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
Morning in Saint Paul on Thursday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Avon, MN
157 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
30 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
6h 11m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Erie, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 313.7 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, West Mason Avenue, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.8 miles from Erie, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 313.7 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 295.2 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 306.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 312.4 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Erie, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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