Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Morning in Minneapolis on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul Park, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Trip Overview
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN covers 20.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, US 10, Washington Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 20.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 10. You will hit about 9 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 20.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 12 miles (US 10; US 61): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 10; US 61
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61 toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CH 22
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 127
Toward CH 22
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CH 22 / Summit Avenue
Turn right onto CH 22 / Summit Avenue
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 Saint Paul Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 22 along the way.
Ch 22
19.5 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| US 10 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Summit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 11th Avenue South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Saint Paul Park, 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
10 mi
·
14 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 10; US 61
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 10; US 61
Exit 244
Toward US 10 East, US 61 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 127
Toward CH 22
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CH 22
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
9th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
9th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Park, MN
Morning in Saint Paul Park on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Minneapolis, MN to Saint Paul Park, MN covers 20.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, US 10, Washington Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.05 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 20.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 12 miles (US 10; US 61): 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 Saint Paul Park, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 22 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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