Origin
Saint Paul, MN
Night in Saint Paul on Friday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, MN to Walcott, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Walcott, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Paul, MN to Walcott, MN covers 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35E, 240th Street East, Shepard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44 miles on I 35E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 44 mi | 48m |
| 240th Street East | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Shepard Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Glynview Trail | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Lyndale Avenue North | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 9th Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Falk Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 44 mi, about 48m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,701 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~162 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Walcott, 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
44 mi
·
48 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
296 ft
·
3 sec
Toward MN 21
11
Continue on I 35 Business
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35 Business
Toward MN 21, I 35 Business
12
Continue on MN 21; I 35 Business; I 35 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shieldsville Boulevard
13
Continue on I 35 Business; MN 21; I 35 Alternate
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lyndale Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Division Street West
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Division Street West
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Avenue Southwest
16
Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Southwest
17
At end of road, turn right onto Willow Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Willow Street
18
Turn left onto CR 19
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Glynview Trail
19
Continue on CR 19
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cabot Avenue
20
Turn left onto CR 19
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
240th Street East
21
Turn right onto Falk Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Falk Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Falk Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.6 — 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
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Division Street West
Turn left onto Division Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| premium | $4.95 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $13.81 | $27.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
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
Walcott, MN
Night in Walcott on Friday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
3 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
1h 21m 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?
58.8 mi in 1h 21m, mostly highway — 44 mi of that is on I 35E.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and 240th Street East. You will hit about 16 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 58.8 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,190 ft
698 ft
Total Climb
625 ft
Total Descent
223 ft
Highest Point
1,190 ft
~58.8 mi in
Elevation Range
492 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Saint Paul, MN
Full guide →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
- • Minnesota State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Minnesota
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul — cathedral in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
- • Saint Paul Union Depot — train station in Saint Paul, Minnesota
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44 miles on I 35E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Walcott, 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, 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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