Origin
Redby, MN
Morning in Redby on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Redby, MN to 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
5h 37m
Distance
258.3 mi
416 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redby, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redby, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 258.3 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.1 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.44 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
129.1 miles from Redby, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 258.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 37m highway drive covering 258.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.1 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 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 86.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 239.8 miles in near I 694.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 27 significant decision points across 258.3 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 239.8 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
239.8 mi into trip
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~5h 14m in
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I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
251.5 mi into trip
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~5h 27m in
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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
257 mi into trip
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~5h 33m in
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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...
6
257.1 mi into trip
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~5h 34m in
Take the exit toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
8
257.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m 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 Redby, MN to Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.
Bemidji
35.8 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via US 71
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 86.1 mi | 1h 39m |
| State Highway 64 Southwest | 33.7 mi | 42m |
| State 64 | 28.6 mi | 35m |
| I 94 | 28 mi | 31m |
| Washington Avenue South | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| I 694 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Voyageur Highway | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| Irvine Avenue Northeast | 9.4 mi | 22m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redby, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on MN 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 1
2
Turn right onto Reservation Hwy 40
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Reservation Hwy 40
3
At end of road, turn right onto Reservation Highway 18
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Reservation Highway 18
4
Continue on CR 15
9.4 mi
·
22 min
·
Irvine Avenue Northeast
5
Continue on CR 15
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 15
6
Continue on CR 15
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Irvine Avenue Northwest
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge onto US 71
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Voyageur Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto US 71
120 ft
·
1 sec
·
Voyageur Highway
10
Continue on US 71
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Voyageur Highway
11
Merge onto US 2; US 71
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
12
Take the exit onto US 71
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 71
Toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
13
Turn right onto US 71
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Washington Avenue South
14
Continue on MN 200
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 200
15
Turn right onto MN 64
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State 64
16
At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broadway Street East
17
Turn left onto MN 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marie Avenue Southeast
18
Continue on MN 64
13 mi
·
16 min
·
State 64
19
Continue on MN 64; MN 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
20
Turn right onto MN 64
34 mi
·
42 min
·
State Highway 64 Southwest
21
At end of road, turn right onto MN 210
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 210
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 10
60 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 10
Use the right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 10
24
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
25
Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard Southeast
26
Continue on County Road 11
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 11
27
Turn right onto MN 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Highway 25
28
Continue on MN 25
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pine Street
29
Turn left onto CR 75
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street East
30
Turn right onto CR 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fenning Avenue
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
32
Merge onto I 94
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
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.
35
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.
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
37
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
38
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
39
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
40
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
41
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
42
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 129.1 miles from Redby, MN, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 57 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.1 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
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 Redby, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Redby, MN
This is one driving day of about 258.3 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Redby, 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 US 10 for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.1 mi from Redby, MN · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.1 miles from Redby, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.
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
$38.44 one way
$76.88 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $46.09 | $92.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.03 | $114.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.16 | $16.53 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
9:55 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
32 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
5h 37m 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 Redby, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 258.3 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.1 miles from Redby, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.44 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 27 significant decision points across 258.3 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 239.8 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.5 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Redby, MN to Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji 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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