Origin
Fridley, MN
Afternoon in Fridley on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fridley, 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
24m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fridley, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
Fridley, MN to Saint Paul, MN is 17.6 miles and takes about 24m via I 694, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip connecting two points within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. You'll primarily be on major highways for this drive, making it a straightforward connection between these two Twin Cities suburbs. It's a convenient route for a quick commute or a short hop to a neighboring area, perfect for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| University Avenue Northeast | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mississippi Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Robert Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 10 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 694
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fridley, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CR 6
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
2
Keep slight left at fork
49 ft
·
2 sec
3
Turn left
115 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn slight right onto CR 6
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mississippi Street Northeast
5
Turn left onto MN 47
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 694 East
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 694
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Voyageur Highway
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 10
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
11
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
13
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
14
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
15
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
16
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 694 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 694 East
9
10.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 10 / Voyageur Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 107A
Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 10th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 10th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.62 one way
$5.24 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Saint Paul on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
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
20 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
24m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along I 694, providing a taste of faster, more direct travel. As you transition onto Voyageur Highway and then University Avenue Northeast, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering a more varied urban and suburban landscape. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel and potentially more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 694.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 694. 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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