Origin
Saint Paul, MN
Morning in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, MN to South 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
11m
Distance
5.2 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
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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South Saint Paul, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Paul, MN to South Saint Paul, MN covers 5.2 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Concord Street, Robert Street North, West Lafayette Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Concord Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 5.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 5.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3 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 11 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
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 5.2 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: near the start (4th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
|
4th Street East
Turn right onto 4th Street East
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cedar Street
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
8
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MN 156: Concord Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129A
Toward MN 156: Concord Street
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MN 156 / Concord Street
Turn left onto MN 156 / Concord Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CH 14 / John E Carroll Avenue
Turn right onto CH 14 / John E Carroll Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Robert Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Lafayette Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Plato Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Street
— 3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and South Saint Paul, 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
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
5
Turn right onto MN 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
6
Turn left onto CH 40
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Plato Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lafayette Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 52 South
9
Merge onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Lafayette Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 129A
Toward MN 156: Concord Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MN 156
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto CH 14
184 ft
·
9 sec
·
John E Carroll Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Concord Exchange North
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Concord Exchange North
14
Arrive at destination
Concord Exchange North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.77 one way
$1.55 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
South Saint Paul, MN
Morning in South Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
2 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
11m 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 South Saint Paul, MN covers 5.2 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Street, Robert Street North, West Lafayette Frontage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 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 $0.77 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 5.2 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: near the start (4th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Paul, MN to South 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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