Origin
Saint Paul, MN
Afternoon in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, MN to Shorewood, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Paul, MN to Shorewood, MN covers 28.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35E South, I 94 West, Purple Heart Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E South | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| Purple Heart Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 394 West | — | — |
| MN 100 South | — | — |
| MN 7 West | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 35E South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Shorewood, MN.
1
Start on Wabasha Street North
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wabasha Street North
2
Take the ramp left toward I 35E South, I 94 West
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 35E South, I 94 West
3
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 94 West
4
Merge slight right onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Purple Heart Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 394 West, US 12 West
6
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
8
Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
9
Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 South
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
MN 100 South
10
Keep slight left
404 ft
·
10 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
MN 100 South
12
Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
MN 100 South
13
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MN 7 West
15
Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
16
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Continue on Smithtown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
18
Turn left onto Smithtown Road
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Smithtown Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Shorewood, MN
Afternoon in Shorewood on Saturday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
28.7 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 35E South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Paul, MN to Shorewood, MN is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Paul, MN to Shorewood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Paul, MN to Shorewood, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shorewood, MN before heading back.
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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