Origin
Grand Rapids, MN
Afternoon in Grand Rapids on Monday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
188.1 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 188.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 5th Street, Northeast 6th Avenue, County Road 476 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.90 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
94.1 miles from Grand Rapids, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 188.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 5th Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 433 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 210 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Voyageur Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on Northwest 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest 5th Street
2
Continue on Northeast 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 6th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 6th Avenue
4
Continue straight
18 mi
·
20 min
5
Turn right onto County Road 476
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 476
6
Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 433
7
Turn right
36 mi
·
45 min
8
Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 210
9
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
94 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
State Highway 65
10
Keep slight right
12 mi
·
15 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 10 East
12
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 10 East: Saint Paul
14
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
17
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
18
Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
10th Street, Wacouta Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
10th Street
20
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
10th Street East
21
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
22
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
23
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
24
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 94.1 miles from Grand Rapids, MN, or about 1h 32m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.1 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, MN
This is one driving day of about 188.1 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grand Rapids, 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 94.1 mi from Grand Rapids, MN · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.1 miles from Grand Rapids, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$26.90 one way
$53.81 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $29.04 | $58.07 |
| premium | $4.39 | $32.53 | $65.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.79 | $83.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.75 | $9.03 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.33 | $12.04 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Saint Paul, MN
Afternoon in Saint Paul on Monday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
4 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 5m 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 Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 188.1 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 5th Street, Northeast 6th Avenue, County Road 476. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.1 miles from Grand Rapids, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.90 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.
The drive from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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