Origin
South Saint Paul, MN
Morning in South Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
9:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Saint Paul, 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
11m
Distance
5.1 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 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
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.
South Saint Paul, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Saint Paul, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 5.1 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 North, Plato Boulevard, Wabasha Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Concord Street North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 5.1 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 (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 5.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Street North is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CH 14 / John E Carroll Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 14 / John E Carroll Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Concord Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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CH 14 / John E Carroll Avenue
Turn right onto CH 14 / John E Carroll Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Concord Street North
Turn left onto Concord Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 North
Navigation decision point
Toward US 52 North
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 52 / Lafayette Freeway
Merge onto US 52 / Lafayette Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
9
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Street North | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Plato Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wabasha Street South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lafayette Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| John E Carroll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Concord Exchange North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Concord Street North
— 2.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Saint Paul, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on Concord Exchange North
29 ft
·
2 sec
·
Concord Exchange North
2
Turn right onto CH 14
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
John E Carroll Avenue
3
Turn left onto Concord Street North
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Street North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 52 North
5
Merge onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Lafayette Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 130
Toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lafayette Frontage Road
Toward US 52 North
8
Turn left onto CH 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Plato Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabasha Street South
10
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.76 one way
$1.52 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
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 | 1.5 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $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
Saint Paul, MN
Morning in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
9:07 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
2 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
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 South Saint Paul, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 5.1 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 North, Plato Boulevard, Wabasha Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 miles from South 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 $0.76 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 is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 14 / John E Carroll Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Concord Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from South Saint Paul, 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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