Origin
Saint Paul, MN
Morning in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, MN to Bayport, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 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 26m
★
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 27m
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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Bayport, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Paul, MN to Bayport, MN covers 20.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Saint Croix Trail North, Minnesota Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 20.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Saint Croix Trail North. The longest continuous stretch is about 15 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 12 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 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Saint Croix Trail North. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Broadway 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 20.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 94; US 10; US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Broadway Street
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 94; US 10; US 12
Merge onto I 94; US 10; US 12
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MN 95
Take the exit onto MN 95 toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
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 258
Toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
4th Street North
Turn left onto 4th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Saint Paul, MN to Bayport, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 18: Stillwater along the way.
Ch 18: Stillwater
16.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via MN 95
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 15 mi | 18m |
| Saint Croix Trail North | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Minnesota Street South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street East | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MN 95 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 15 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Bayport, MN.
1
Start on Wabasha Street North
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
2
Turn right onto 5th Street East
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street East
3
At end of road, turn left onto Broadway Street
214 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway Street
4
Take the ramp
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 94 East
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto I 94; US 10; US 12
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 94; US 10; US 12
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto MN 95
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
MN 95
Exit 258
Toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto MN 95
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Croix Trail North
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on MN 95
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Street South
10
Continue on MN 95
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
3rd Street South
11
Turn left onto 4th Street North
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Street North
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
4th Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Bayport, MN
Morning in Bayport on Friday
Local time
11:35 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
28m 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 Bayport, MN covers 20.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, Saint Croix Trail North, Minnesota Street 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 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 $3.08 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 20.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (I 94; US 10; US 12): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Saint Paul, MN to Bayport, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Ch 18: Stillwater 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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