Origin
Rush City, MN
Late night in Rush City on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rush City, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rush City, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 55.4-mile drive from Rush City, MN to Saint Paul, MN takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on I-35 and I-35E, with a short section of Centerville Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this route is an economical option for connecting two points within the Midwest region. The highway-focused profile means you'll cover ground efficiently. Given the short duration and distance, there's no need to split this journey into overnight stays; you can easily complete it in one go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 89% of the journey taking place on interstates like I-35 and I-35E. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.3 miles on I-35, allowing for consistent speed. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, there's a brief encounter with Centerville Road, offering a slight variation before you reach your destination. This drive is about making good time, rather than winding country roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
8
46.8 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
8
48.7 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
9
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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...
8
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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 Rush City, MN to Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 96 along the way.
Cr 96
43.6 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 32.3 mi | 34m |
| I 35E | 17 mi | 19m |
| Centerville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Robert Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road E | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 32.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush City, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on South Eliot Avenue
277 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Eliot Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 4th Street
3
Continue on Rush Lake Road
452 ft
·
17 sec
·
Rush Lake Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
5
Merge onto I 35
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E
Toward Saint Paul
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 117
Toward CR 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CH 96
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
CH 96
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto CH 59
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Centerville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto CH 15
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
226 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35E
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
17
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
19
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
20
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
21
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
22
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Rush City, MN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Rush City, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Rush City, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, I 35E, Centerville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Rush City, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 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 55.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.7 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Rush City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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