Origin
Ham Lake, MN
Late night in Ham Lake on Friday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ham Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ham Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
This 27.4-mile drive from Ham Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN is a manageable one-day trip, typically taking about 36 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 70% of the journey utilizing major roads like US 10, MN 65, and Voyageur Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its short distance and straightforward path through the Midwest, it’s perfect for a quick commute or a short excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll find this drive efficient and direct for getting between these two Minnesota locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 70% of your travel time on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on US 10, offering a good period of consistent driving. The road generally maintains a steady pace, reflecting its highway nature rather than a winding scenic byway. This isn't a route known for significant topographical changes or complex intersections, making it a predictable and straightforward drive for most of its 27.4 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and MN 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 10 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 10 East
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
26.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~33m 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 10 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| MN 65 | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| 157th Avenue Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Robert Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Street Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ham Lake, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on 154th Avenue Northeast
148 ft
·
9 sec
·
154th Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Jackson Street Northeast
3
Turn right onto 157th Avenue Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
157th Avenue Northeast
4
Take the ramp
199 ft
·
5 sec
5
Merge onto MN 65
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
MN 65
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 10 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 10
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 10
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 10
Exit 28A
Toward US 10 East: Saint Paul
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on US 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 10
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
14
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
16
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
17
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
18
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
19
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36m 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 Ham Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 27.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, MN 65, 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 13.7 miles from Ham Lake, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.08 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ham Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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