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Trip from Saint Paul, MN to Turtle River, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

239.7 mi

386 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital of the state of Minnesota, United States; county seat of Ramsey County, Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Paul, MN to Turtle River, MN covers 239.7 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 10, State Highway 64 Southwest, State 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.8 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.8 miles from Saint Paul, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 104.8 mi 2h 2m
State Highway 64 Southwest 33.7 mi 42m
State 64 28.6 mi 35m
I-94 W 17.1 mi 18m
US 71 14.2 mi 18m
Voyageur Highway 11 mi 14m
I 94 6 mi 6m
I 35E 4.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 104.8 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Turtle River, MN.

1

Start on Wabasha Street North

0.3 mi · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
2

Turn right onto MN 5

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 7th Street East
3

Turn left onto Robert Street North

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Robert Street North
4

Turn right onto 11th Street East

451 ft · 17 sec · 11th Street East
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
6

Continue on I 35E

4.9 mi · 6 min · I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 10
Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 10

19 mi · 22 min · US 10
Exit 113 Toward I 694 West, US 10 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 94

17 mi · 18 min · I-94 W
Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

6.0 mi · 6 min · I 94
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
12

Turn right onto MN 25

0.8 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
13

Continue on MN 25

0.1 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 25
14

Turn left onto County Road 11

0.7 mi · 53 sec · County Road 11
15

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
16

Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
17

Turn left onto US 10

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 10
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

32 mi · 35 min · US 10
19

Turn right onto MN 210

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Highway 210
20

Turn left onto MN 64

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
21

At end of road, turn left onto MN 64; MN 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
22

Continue on MN 64; MN 87

13 mi · 16 min · State 64
23

Continue on MN 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
24

Turn right onto MN 34; MN 64

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broadway Street East
25

Turn left onto MN 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64
26

At end of road, turn left onto MN 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200
27

Continue on US 71

14 mi · 17 min · US 71
28

Turn left onto US 71

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 71
Toward US 2, US 71: Crookston
29

Merge onto US 2; US 71

4.6 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
30

Take the exit onto US 71

1.4 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway
Toward US 71 North, MN 197: Interinational Falls, Bemidji
31

Enter roundabout onto US 71

120 ft · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
32

Continue on US 71

9.5 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
33

Turn right onto CR 22

0.6 mi · 1 min · Island View Drive Northeast
34

Turn left onto Main Avenue West

0.8 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West
35

Arrive at destination

Main Avenue East

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.8 miles from Saint Paul, MN, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 53 miles or 1h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.8 miles or 2h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turtle River, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Paul, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Paul, MN

This is one driving day of about 239.7 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Saint Paul, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 104.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city on tripoint of Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties in Minnesota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Cloud, MN

120 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

Big Lake, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Little Falls, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.8 miles from Saint Paul, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rogers, Minnesota

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 34.2

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Crasqui Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

0.4 mi

Forepaugh's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Abogados Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

The Coffee District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bemidji, Minnesota

2.3 mi

yellowbird coffee bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

2.8 mi

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 34.2

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Crasqui Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19526005578

Visit website

Forepaugh's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 3:30–10:30 pm

+16516663636

Visit website

Cafe Astoria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16513409471

Visit website

Cantabria Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12184444220

Visit website

Phoever ❤️ Vietnamese Cuisine & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.1

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17632088754

Visit website

Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12184445282

Visit website

Hodma Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16512733308

Visit website

Abogados Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

The Coffee District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12184445252

Visit website

yellowbird coffee bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16514937134

Visit website

Heights Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.1

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123149027

Visit website

Butler Beans Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.7

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Luminary Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Door Coffeehouse

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 205.4

Laporte, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+12183080889

Visit website

Elm Creek Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Central Minnesota Rest Area & Travel Information Center

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.7 mi from route

Rest Area

0.9 mi from route

Rest Area

1 mi from route

Minnesota Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16512256000

Visit website

Union Depot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16512022700

Visit website

Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Statues

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18004582223

Visit website

Paul Bunyan Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12183331859

Visit website

Escape by the Lake (Escape Rooms)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12184442002

Visit website

Center For Lost Objects

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+16515042356

Visit website

Headwaters Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12184444472

Visit website

Beltrami County History Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 222.6

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12184443376

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 222.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Robert Street North

Turn left onto Robert Street North

Navigation decision point

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, US 10 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35E North, US 10 West
9
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 10

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113-114 Toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
5
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 10

Continue onto US 10 toward I 694 West, US 10 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 113 Toward I 694 West, US 10 West
5
222.4 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | US 71

Turn left onto US 71 toward US 2, US 71: Crookston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 2, US 71: Crookston

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.67 one way

$71.34 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $38.44 $76.87
premium $4.53 $42.77 $85.54
diesel $5.61 $52.92 $105.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

St. Paul, MN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Inver Grove Ford - DCFC

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Blink Network

6 DCFC

McD #671 Jefferson

St. Paul, MN

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Cesar Chavez

Saint Paul, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

Macalester College Tennis Courts

St Paul, MN

RED_E

2 DCFC

St Joseph's Lane & 7th St

Saint Paul, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

Carleton & University

Saint Paul, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

Aurora & Rice

Saint Paul, MN

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

ZEFNET: 5 ChargePoint Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 eVgo Network: 1 RED_E: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.9 0 $25.17 $11.51
Efficient EV 59.9 0 $20.97 $9.59
EV Truck/SUV 95.9 1 $33.56 $15.34

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Paul, MN

Morning in Saint Paul on Sunday

Local time

9:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Turtle River, MN

Morning in Turtle River on Sunday

Local time

9:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

32 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

4h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

239.7 mi in 4h 55m, mostly highway — 104.8 mi of that is on US 10.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.8 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Robert Street North.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 239.7 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.5 miles (Robert Street North): Navigation decision point; 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.

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 Turtle River, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.

Bemidji

227.3 mi in | ~4h 37m | via US 71

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 239.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.8 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Turtle River, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Robert Street North): Navigation decision point; 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Turtle River, MN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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