Origin
Saint Paul Park, MN
Morning in Saint Paul Park on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul Park, 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
17m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul Park, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
This 10.8-mile journey from Saint Paul Park, MN, to Saint Paul, MN, is a quick, 17-minute drive perfect for a single day. Primarily a highway-focused route, about 64% of it involves higher-speed roads, making it efficient. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region of Minnesota for the entirety of this short excursion. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 64% of the route utilizing these faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on US 10, offering a segment of uninterrupted driving. You'll navigate through a mix of major roads, including US 10, Warner Road, and Summit Avenue, which will likely present varying speed limits and traffic patterns as you progress. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather a direct and functional connection between two points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Warner Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Summit Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 10.8 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: near the start (Summit Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (US 10; US 61): 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Summit Avenue
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward US 10 West, US 61 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 10 West, US 61 North
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 10; US 61
Merge onto US 10; US 61
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Sibley Street
Turn right onto Sibley Street
Navigation decision point
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Kellogg Boulevard East
Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Warner Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Summit Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sibley Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 9th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul Park, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on 9th Avenue
35 ft
·
3 sec
·
9th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Avenue
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 10 West, US 61 North
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 10; US 61
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 10; US 61
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto CH 36
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Warner Road
6
Turn right onto Sibley Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sibley Street
7
Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Kellogg Boulevard East
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
10
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.21 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
7:20 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
22 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
17m 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 Park, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 10.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, Warner Road, Summit Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Saint Paul Park, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.61 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 10.8 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: near the start (Summit Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (US 10; US 61): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Paul Park, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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