The drive from Hibbing, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 204.6 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, US 53, MN 33 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.7 miles on I 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.39 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
102.3 miles from Hibbing, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 204.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 1m highway drive covering 204.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.7 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 109.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 183 miles in near I 35E.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 204.6 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 183 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 196 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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183 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul
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196 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
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197.8 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
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203.3 mi into trip|~3h 57m 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...
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203.6 mi into trip|~3h 57m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hibbing, MN to Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 96 along the way.
Cr 96
192.8 mi in|~3h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
109.7 mi
1h 57m
US 53
31.5 mi
36m
MN 33
19.7 mi
26m
State Highway 37
17.7 mi
22m
I 35E
17 mi
19m
Centerville Road
2.3 mi
4m
East 40th Street
1.7 mi
2m
East Beltline
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 109.7 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hibbing, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on 4th Avenue East
120 ft·7 sec·4th Avenue East
2
Turn right onto East Howard Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Howard Street
3
Turn right onto 12th Avenue East
176 ft·4 sec·12th Avenue East
4
Continue on Brooklyn Drive
0.2 mi·35 sec·Brooklyn Drive
5
Turn left onto East 23rd Street
394 ft·10 sec·East 23rd Street
6
Turn right onto US 169; MN 73
1.6 mi·2 min·East Beltline
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto MN 37
203 ft·3 sec·East 40th Street
8
Continue on MN 37
1.7 mi·2 min·East 40th Street
9
Continue on MN 37
14 mi·17 min·State Highway 37
10
Enter roundabout onto MN 37
130 ft·2 sec·State Highway 37
11
Continue on MN 37
3.9 mi·4 min·State Highway 37
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 53
32 mi·36 min·US 53
14
Take the exit onto MN 33
15 mi·18 min·MN 33
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on MN 33
3.9 mi·7 min·MN 33
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto MN 33
77 ft·1 sec·MN 33
Toward I 35 South
17
Continue on MN 33
0.5 mi·40 sec·MN 33
Toward I 35 South
18
Merge onto I 35
110 mi·1 hr 57 min·I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
9.9 mi·10 min·I 35E
Toward Saint PaulUse the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 117Toward CR 96Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto CH 96
492 ft·12 sec·CH 96
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto CH 59
2.3 mi·4 min·Centerville Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto CH 15
0.4 mi·1 min·County Road E
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the ramp
226 ft·5 sec
Toward I 35E South: Saint PaulUse the right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 35E SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 35E
1.6 mi·2 min·I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
5.5 mi·6 min·I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St PaulUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
30
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·10 sec
Toward 10th StreetUse the slight right lane.
31
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi·43 sec·10th Street East
32
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi·1 min·Robert Street North
33
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi·44 sec·Kellogg Boulevard East
34
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft·5 sec·Wabasha Street North
35
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
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 102.3 miles from Hibbing, MN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.7 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 2h 4m 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 14m
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 Hibbing, 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 Hibbing, MN
This is one driving day of about 204.6 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Hibbing, 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 I 35 for about 109.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.3 mi from Hibbing, MN
· 2h 4m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.90
$8.18
EV Truck/SUV
81.8
1
$28.64
$13.09
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 16, 2026
Origin
Hibbing, MN
Morning
in Hibbing on Friday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Paul, MN
Morning
in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
11:12 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
6 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
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hibbing, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 204.6 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, US 53, MN 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.3 miles from Hibbing, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.45 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 204.6 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 183 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 196 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hibbing, MN to Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 96 along the way.
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.
