Origin
Maple Lake, MN
Morning in Maple Lake on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Lake, 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
1h 15m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Lake, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
Maple Lake, MN to Saint Paul, MN is 61 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I 94, I 694, and County Road 37 Northwest, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive that keeps you within Minnesota for its entirety, moving from one Midwest locale to another. It's a short enough trip to be completed comfortably in a single day, making it ideal for a quick getaway or a functional commute. You'll primarily be on well-traveled highways, so expect consistent speeds and readily available services.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 29.3 mi | 32m |
| I 694 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| County Road 37 Northwest | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Voyageur Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 25 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Robert Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oak Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 29.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Lake, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Avenue South
2
Turn right onto CR 37
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 37 Northwest
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto MN 25
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 25
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 94
29 mi
·
32 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
10
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 10th Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
10th Street East
12
Turn left onto Robert Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street North
13
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard East
14
Turn right onto Wabasha Street North
162 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
15
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Maple Lake, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 42.6 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
42.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
$9.08 one way
$18.16 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Saint Paul on Sunday
Local time
7:53 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
1h 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 route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 73% of it spent on interstates. You'll encounter stretches of fast-paced driving, including the longest continuous segment of 29.3 miles on I 94. The experience is largely characterized by efficient travel on major roadways, designed for direct transit between points. Expect a consistent road profile for most of the journey, with the primary variations coming from the specific interstate you are on and the gradual approach into a more urban environment.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 694. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.6 miles in near I 694.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61 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: at 42.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 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 1h 15m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on I 94. 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 42.6 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.7 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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