Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Afternoon in Minneapolis on Friday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to West Saint Paul, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Saint Paul, MN
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to West Saint Paul, MN covers 11.7 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Smith Avenue South, Washington Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to West Saint Paul, MN covers 11.7 miles and takes about 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South 6th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Marion Street, Kellogg Boulevard, State Capitol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 241A
Toward Marion Street, Kellogg Boulevard, State...
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Kellogg Boulevard West
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MN 5 / 7th Street West
Turn right onto MN 5 / 7th Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Minneapolis, MN to West Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward State Capitol along the way.
State Capitol
8.3 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Smith Avenue South | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Kellogg Boulevard West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 11th Avenue South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and West Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Continue on CR 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 11th Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue South
4
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 94 East
6
Merge onto I 94
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 241A
Toward Marion Street, Kellogg Boulevard, State Capitol
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kellogg Boulevard West
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto MN 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street West
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto MN 149
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smith Avenue South
11
Turn left
66 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left
217 ft
·
15 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.29 round trip
$3.57/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $1.81 | $3.61 |
| premium | $4.39 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
West Saint Paul, MN
Afternoon in West Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
4:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Areas Of Fog
NNE 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 8:08PM CDT until April 19 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
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
15 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
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to West Saint Paul, MN covers 11.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Smith Avenue South, Washington Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Minneapolis, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Minneapolis, MN to West Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward State Capitol 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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