Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Linwood, MN
Tom Fisk
Saint Paul to Linwood is 35.7 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I 35E and I 35, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Minnesota, making it a straightforward excursion. With most of the drive on highways, it offers a quick connection between two points. It's a practical option for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without committing to a full day of travel. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| Viking Boulevard Northeast | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| I 35 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| East Viking Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 694 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 10 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,612 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~306 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Linwood, MN.
Start on Wabasha Street North
Turn right onto MN 5
Turn left onto Robert Street North
Turn right onto 11th Street East
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 61
Continue on CR 22
Turn left onto North Linwood Drive
Turn right onto Regulus Street Northeast
Turn left onto 213th Lane Northeast
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Saint Paul, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 35E North, I 694 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E North: Duluth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 61 / East Viking Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.28 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.85 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:31AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Destination
Morning in Linwood on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 5:31AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
63°F
Centerville, MN
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 35.7 miles on interstates. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 22.9 miles on I 35E before transitioning to other roads. After the highway portion, expect surface roads for the remaining miles. The frequent exits on the interstate suggest a fairly developed corridor.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and Viking Boulevard Northeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
949 ft
~10.2 mi in
Elevation Range
160 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Saint Paul, MN to Linwood, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 22: Wyoming along the way.
Cr 22: Wyoming
Founded 1854
Saint Paul (or St. Paul) is the capital city and the second largest city of the US state of Minnesota. Along with the slightly larger Minneapolis it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolis in the Midwest.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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