Origin
Saint Paul, MN
Late night in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, MN to Afton, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, MN
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Afton, MN
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Trip Overview
Saint Paul, MN to Afton, MN is 18.7 miles and takes about 29m via Bailey Road and US 10, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. It's a quick drive that leans heavily on local roads, making it feel more like navigating familiar territory than a long-haul journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a segment of a larger trip, offering a straightforward transition between two points without extensive time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a variety of roads, including Bailey Road, US 10, and Warner Road, suggesting a mix of urban and suburban thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.2 miles on Bailey Road, so expect frequent intersections and traffic lights. This driving personality means you'll be actively engaged with navigation rather than settling into a long, steady cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bailey Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street East.
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 18.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (4th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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4th Street East
Turn right onto 4th Street East
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cedar Street
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jackson Street
Turn right onto Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 10; US 61
Turn right onto US 10; US 61
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Bailey Road, Maxwell Avenue
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 130B
Toward Bailey Road, Maxwell Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| US 10 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Warner Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 40th Street South | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Afton Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bailey Road
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Afton, MN.
1
Start on Wabasha Street North
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
2
Turn right onto 4th Street East
391 ft
·
17 sec
·
4th Street East
3
Turn right onto Cedar Street
365 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cedar Street
4
Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
5
Turn right onto Jackson Street
480 ft
·
21 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on Jackson Street
162 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto CH 37
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warner Road
8
Turn right onto US 10; US 61
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 10; US 61
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 130B
Toward Bailey Road, Maxwell Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CH 18
266 ft
·
16 sec
·
Maxwell Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on CH 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bailey Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CH 18
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bailey Road
13
Continue on CH 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bailey Road
14
Enter roundabout onto CH 18
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bailey Road
15
Continue on CH 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bailey Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto CH 18
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bailey Road
17
Continue on CH 18
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bailey Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on CH 18
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
40th Street South
19
Continue on CH 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Afton Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
CH 18
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
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
Afton, MN
Late night in Afton on Friday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
21 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
29m 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 Saint Paul, MN to Afton, MN covers 18.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bailey Road, US 10, Warner Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Saint Paul, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.78 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 18.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (4th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Paul, MN to Afton, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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