Origin
Saint Paul, MN
Morning in Saint Paul on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, MN to Credit River, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, MN
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Credit River, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Saint Paul, MN to Credit River, MN is 28.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 35E and Shepard Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Minnesota. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer trip. You'll find this route practical for getting from one area to another with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| Shepard Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Texas Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Exchange Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Credit River, MN.
1
Start on Wabasha Street North
198 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
2
Turn left onto 4th Street West
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
4th Street West
3
Turn left onto Market Street
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
Market Street
4
Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard West
261 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard West
5
Turn slight left onto Exchange Street South
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Exchange Street South
6
Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Eagle Parkway
7
Turn right onto CH 37
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Shepard Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 35E
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 84
Toward CR 60: 185th Street West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street West /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
12
Continue on CR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
185th Street East /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
13
Continue on CR 21
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleary Lake Avenue /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
14
Turn left onto CR 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Texas Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 27
314 ft
·
4 sec
·
Texas Avenue
16
Continue on CR 27
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Texas Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
CR 27
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street West
Turn left onto 4th Street West
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CH 37 / Shepard Road
Turn right onto CH 37 / Shepard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35E South
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward CR 60: 185th Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 84
Toward CR 60: 185th Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Credit River, MN
Morning in Credit River on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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?
You'll spend about 65% of this 28.9-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 18.5 miles on I 35E. The route transitions from highway cruising to surface roads. Expect a noticeable increase in exits and local traffic as you move off the main interstate. The final portion of the drive involves navigating local routes towards Credit River.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and Shepard Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street West.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 28.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (4th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CH 37 / Shepard Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Paul, MN to Credit River, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 60: 185Th Street West along the way.
Cr 60: 185Th Street West
22.5 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (4th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CH 37 / Shepard Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Credit River, 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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