Origin
Falcon Heights, MN
Morning in Falcon Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falcon Heights, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falcon Heights, MN
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Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 7 miles from Falcon Heights to Saint Paul is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 15 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your budget for fuel is remarkably low, coming in at just $1 for the entire excursion. You will navigate a mix of local roads and highway segments, primarily utilizing Snelling Avenue North, I-94, and Saint Peter Street. This route is a practical way to transition between these two Midwest locations, offering a direct path for commuters or local travelers alike. It is an ideal option if you need to reach your destination efficiently without the hassle of a lengthy trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Snelling Avenue North | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| I 94 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Saint Peter Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Larpenteur Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Concordia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Snelling Avenue North
— 2.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falcon Heights, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CH 30
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Larpenteur Avenue West
2
Continue on CH 30
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Larpenteur Avenue West
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto MN 51
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Snelling Avenue North
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Concordia Avenue
495 ft
·
16 sec
·
Concordia Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 94 East
6
Merge onto I 94
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 241B
Toward 10th Street, 5th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward 10th Street
9
Continue on 10th Street West
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
10th Street West
10
Turn right onto Saint Peter Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Peter Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard West
394 ft
·
21 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard West
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
214 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Concordia Avenue
Turn left onto Concordia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward 10th Street, 5th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 241B
Toward 10th Street, 5th Street
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Kellogg Boulevard West
At end of road, turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Wabasha Street North
Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 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 | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
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 Sunday
Local time
9:28 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
21 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
15m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing local surface streets with a brief stint on the interstate. You will spend about 30% of your travel time on the highway, ensuring you cover ground quickly once you merge. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.8-mile segment along Snelling Avenue North. As you transition from the neighborhood feel of Falcon Heights onto the flow of I-94 and finally into the city streets of Saint Paul, the pace shifts from steady suburban driving to urban navigation. Expect a functional commute that moves steadily rather than a scenic, winding backroad experience.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Snelling Avenue North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Concordia Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Concordia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
955 ft
789 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
204 ft
Highest Point
955 ft
Elevation Range
166 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Snelling Avenue North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Paul, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Concordia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Paul, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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