Trip from Saint Paul, MN to New London, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are MN 23, I 94, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 59.4 miles from Saint Paul, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Saint Paul, MN to New London, MN?

The route from Saint Paul, MN to New London, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

118.8 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Paul, MN to New London, MN covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MN 23, I 94, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on MN 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.99 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.4 miles from Saint Paul, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 118.8 miles, with most of the trip on MN 23 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 miles on MN 23.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MN 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 40 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 23 and I 94. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Robert Street North.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (Robert Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Robert Street North

Turn left onto Robert Street North

Navigation decision point

7

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, US 10 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35E North, US 10 West

9

5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

5

6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 10

Continue onto US 10 toward I 694 West, US 10 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113 Toward I 694 West, US 10 West

6

78 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | MN 23

Merge onto MN 23

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MN 23	40 mi	47m
I 94	36 mi	38m
US 10	18.8 mi	23m
I-94 W	17.1 mi	18m
I 35E	4.9 mi	6m
MN 9	0.8 mi	1m
Wabasha Street North	0.3 mi	1m
7th Street East	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: MN 23 — 40 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and New London, MN.

1

Start on Wabasha Street North

0.3 mi · 1 min · Wabasha Street North

2

Turn right onto 7th Street East

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 7th Street East

3

Turn left onto Robert Street North

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Robert Street North

4

Turn right onto 11th Street East

449 ft · 18 sec · 11th Street East

5

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 35E North, US 10 West

6

Continue straight

4.9 mi · 6 min

7

Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

0.3 mi · 20 sec · US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East

8

Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West

19 mi · 22 min · I 694 West, US 10 West

9

Continue on I-94 W

17 mi · 18 min · I-94 W

10

Keep slight left

36 mi · 38 min

11

Take the exit slight right toward MN 23 West: Paynesville

0.2 mi · 21 sec · MN 23 West: Paynesville

12

Merge slight left

15 mi · 19 min

13

Continue on MN 23

1.1 mi · 1 min · MN 23

14

Continue straight

24 mi · 27 min

15

Turn right

0.8 mi · 1 min

16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Saint Paul, MN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.4 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New London, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul, MN

This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Paul, MN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on MN 23 for about 40 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.4 mi from Saint Paul, MN · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albertville, MN

59 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

Avon, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Saint Paul, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New London, MN

The final approach into New London, 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 New London, 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

$16.99 one way

$33.98 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.92	$18.34	$36.68
premium	$4.39	$20.54	$41.08
diesel	$5.64	$26.39	$52.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.6	$12.47	$5.70
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.40	$4.75
EV Truck/SUV	47.5	$16.63	$7.60

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Saint Paul, MN

Late night in Saint Paul on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

New London, MN

Late night in New London on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Along the Route

38°F

Albertville, MN

59 mi in

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

5 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

2h 18m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 New London, MN covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MN 23, I 94, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.4 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 $16.99 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 118.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (Robert Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Saint Paul, MN to New London, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.