Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 15, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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
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Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Saint Paul, MN to Vermillion, MN is 22.7 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Lafayette Freeway and US 52, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning. You'll find it easy to fit into a day, whether you're starting your travels or completing a longer journey. Consider this for a quick hop between nearby points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Freeway | 12 mi | 14m |
| US 52 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Robert Street North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Lafayette Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Plato Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Vermillion, MN.
Start on Wabasha Street North
Turn right onto 4th Street East
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard East
Turn right onto MN 3
Turn left onto CH 40
Turn right onto West Lafayette Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 62
Continue on CR 62
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 4th Street East
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 52 / Lafayette Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 62 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| premium | $5.04 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-11.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Vermillion on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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 predominantly highway, with 82% of the route on major roads like Lafayette Freeway and US 52. You'll experience a 12-mile stretch on Lafayette Freeway before transitioning to surface roads like 190th Street East. Expect a relatively smooth ride with fewer exits once you're off the main highways. The initial part of the drive will feel like typical urban and suburban freeway cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lafayette Freeway and US 52. 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 East.
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 22.7 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 East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 52 / Lafayette Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
335 ft
Total Descent
278 ft
Highest Point
954 ft
~8.1 mi in
Elevation Range
252 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint Paul, MN and Vermillion, MN, road signs point toward Rochester and Cr 62 East.
Rochester
Cr 62 East
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 30m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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