Origin
Vermillion, MN
Morning in Vermillion on Friday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermillion, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.7-mile drive from Vermillion, MN to Saint Paul, MN, is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip or an addition to a longer itinerary. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical choice. The route primarily utilizes local roads and US 52, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay; it's ideal for a single-day excursion within the Midwest region. You'll find this drive convenient for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 35% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll navigate through sections of Coates Boulevard, US 52, and 190th Street East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Coates Boulevard, offering a period of consistent travel. This drive transitions between faster-paced highway segments and more local road driving, providing variety without being overly complex. It's a practical route designed for efficient travel between these two Minnesota locations.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coates Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 62 / Main Street West.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 62 / Main Street West
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62 / Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Turn right onto US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Wabasha Street South
Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coates Boulevard | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| US 52 | 8 mi | 10m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Plato Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wabasha Street South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lafayette Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coates Boulevard
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermillion, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CR 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on CR 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street East
4
Turn right onto US 52
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Coates Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
7:33 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
23 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
30m 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 Vermillion, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 22.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coates Boulevard, US 52, 190th Street East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Vermillion, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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 22.7 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vermillion, MN to Saint Paul, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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