Origin
Parkville, MN
Late night in Parkville on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
195.2 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, MN
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 102, 9th Street North, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.92 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
97.6 miles from Parkville, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 195.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 102 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 Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 102 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Paul | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 96 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centerville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 102
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkville, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on Parkville Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkville Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 102
272 ft
·
6 sec
·
County Highway 102
3
Continue on 9th Street North
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
9th Street North
4
Turn right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
5
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
6 min
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
37 mi
·
43 min
8
Take the exit slight right
15 mi
·
19 min
9
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
7 min
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 35 South
11
Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 South
12
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Paul
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CR 96
15
Turn right
492 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Centerville Road
17
Turn left onto County Road E
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 35E South: Saint Paul
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 35E South
20
Merge slight right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
22
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
23
Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
10th Street, Wacouta Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
10th Street
25
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
10th Street East
26
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
27
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
28
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
29
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 97.6 miles from Parkville, MN, or about 1h 31m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 1h 31m 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 30m
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 Parkville, 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 Parkville, MN
This is one driving day of about 195.2 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parkville, 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 97.6 mi from Parkville, MN · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 97.6 miles from Parkville, 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
$27.92 one way
$55.84 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $30.13 | $60.27 |
| premium | $4.39 | $33.75 | $67.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.37 | $86.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.50 | $9.37 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.08 | $7.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.33 | $12.49 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
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
20 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
3h 3m 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 Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 102, 9th Street North, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.6 miles from Parkville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.92 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 Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkville, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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