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Trip from Turtle River, MN to Saint Paul, 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

239.6 mi

386 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

46 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m

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 Turtle River, MN to Saint Paul, MN covers 239.6 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 86.1 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.66 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 Turtle River, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 86.1 mi 1h 39m
State Highway 64 Southwest 33.7 mi 42m
State 64 28.6 mi 35m
I 94 28 mi 31m
Voyageur Highway 16.7 mi 21m
Washington Avenue South 13.7 mi 17m
I 694 11.7 mi 12m
State Highway 200 4.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 86.1 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Avenue East

0.8 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue East
2

Turn right onto CR 57

0.6 mi · 1 min · Island View Drive Northeast
3

Turn left onto US 71

9.6 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway
4

Enter roundabout onto US 71

120 ft · 1 sec · Voyageur Highway
5

Continue on US 71

1.7 mi · 2 min · Voyageur Highway
6

Merge onto US 2; US 71

4.5 mi · 5 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
7

Take the exit onto US 71

0.4 mi · 48 sec · US 71
Toward US 71 South, MN 197: Park Rapids, Bemidji
8

Turn right onto US 71

14 mi · 17 min · Washington Avenue South
9

Continue on MN 200

4.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 200
10

Turn right onto MN 64

16 mi · 19 min · State 64
11

At end of road, turn right onto MN 34; MN 64

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Broadway Street East
12

Turn left onto MN 64

0.9 mi · 1 min · Marie Avenue Southeast
13

Continue on MN 64

13 mi · 16 min · State 64
14

Continue on MN 64; MN 87

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 87 Southwest / State 64
15

Turn right onto MN 64

34 mi · 42 min · State Highway 64 Southwest
16

At end of road, turn right onto MN 210

0.3 mi · 20 sec · State Highway 210
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 10

60 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 10
Use the right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

26 mi · 30 min · US 10
19

Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
20

Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

1.4 mi · 1 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
21

Continue on County Road 11

0.7 mi · 57 sec · County Road 11
22

Turn right onto MN 25

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Highway 25
23

Continue on MN 25

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Pine Street
24

Turn left onto CR 75

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street East
25

Turn right onto CR 18

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue
26

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
27

Merge onto I 94

28 mi · 31 min · I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 694

12 mi · 12 min · I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

5.5 mi · 6 min · Voyageur Highway
Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul Use the slight right lane.
30

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.1 mi · 7 sec · US 10
Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street Use the slight left / straight lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
32

Keep slight right at fork

409 ft · 10 sec
Toward 10th Street Use the slight right lane.
33

Continue on 10th Street East

0.2 mi · 43 sec · 10th Street East
34

Turn left onto Robert Street North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Robert Street North
35

Turn right onto Kellogg Boulevard East

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Kellogg Boulevard East
36

Turn right onto Wabasha Street North

162 ft · 5 sec · Wabasha Street North
37

Arrive at destination

Wabasha Street North

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 Turtle River, MN, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.8 miles or 2h 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 4m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Turtle River, 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 Turtle River, MN

This is one driving day of about 239.6 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Turtle River, 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 86.1 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

Park Rapids, 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 Turtle River, 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 86.1 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 end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 205.4

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 end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 239.6

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

The Coffee District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bemidji, Minnesota

2.2 mi

yellowbird coffee bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Paul, Minnesota

2.8 mi

Maynard's Restaurant of Rogers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 205.4

Rogers, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+17634280700

Visit website

Crasqui Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19526005578

Visit website

Forepaugh's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 3:30–10:30 pm

+16516663636

Visit website

Cafe Astoria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16513409471

Visit website

Cantabria Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.1

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12184444220

Visit website

Phoever ❤️ Vietnamese Cuisine & Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 222.5

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+17632088754

Visit website

Wild Hare Bistro and Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12184445282

Visit website

Hodma Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16512733308

Visit website

Abogados Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

The Coffee District

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.1

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12184445252

Visit website

yellowbird coffee bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16514937134

Visit website

Heights Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 222.5

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16123149027

Visit website

Barista Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 136.9

Little Falls, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13204142230

Visit website

Butler Beans Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.1

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

Visit website

Luminary Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Walden Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 222.5

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Minnesota Children's Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16512256000

Visit website

Union Depot

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16512022700

Visit website

Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox Statues

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.1

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18004582223

Visit website

Paul Bunyan Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.1

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12183331859

Visit website

Escape by the Lake (Escape Rooms)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17.1

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12184442002

Visit website

Center For Lost Objects

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 239.6

St Paul, Minnesota

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+16515042356

Visit website

Headwaters Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.1

Bemidji, Minnesota

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12184444472

Visit website

Beltrami County History Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.1

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 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 221.2 and 238.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
221.2 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | I 694

Keep slight left at fork onto I 694

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
232.8 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | US 10 / Voyageur Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 / Voyageur Highway toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward US 10 East, I 35 South: St Paul
9
238.3 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in | US 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 107A Toward US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th...
6
238.4 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Take the exit toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward 10th Street, Wacouta Street
8
238.6 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 10th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward 10th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.66 one way

$71.31 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $38.42 $76.84
premium $4.53 $42.75 $85.50
diesel $5.61 $52.90 $105.80

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: 83.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

46 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Maple Grove, MN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove, MN

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

12 DCFC

Brooklyn Park, MN Rechargery Relay @ Hy-Vee - Zane Ave North

Brooklyn Park, MN

IONNA

10 DCFC

Market Place Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Bemidji, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Holiday Stationstores - Tesla Supercharger

Little Falls, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Clearwater Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Clearwater, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cub Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Monticello, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Robbinsdale, MN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ZEFNET: 6 Blink Network: 6 DIRT_ROAD: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 CHARGELAB: 1 LOOP: 1 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IONNA: 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 $25.16 $11.50
Efficient EV 59.9 0 $20.97 $9.58
EV Truck/SUV 95.8 1 $33.54 $15.33

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

Turtle River, MN

Morning in Turtle River on Sunday

Local time

7:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Paul, MN

Morning in Saint Paul on Sunday

Local time

7:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°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 warmer 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?

239.6 mi in 4h 55m, mostly highway — 86.1 mi of that is on US 10.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and State Highway 64 Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 221.2 miles in near I 694.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 239.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 221.2 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.3 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 Turtle River, MN to Saint Paul, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Bemidji along the way.

Bemidji

17.1 mi in | ~24m | via US 71

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 239.6 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.1 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 Saint Paul, 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 221.2 miles (I 694): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.8 miles (US 10 / Voyageur Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.3 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 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Paul, 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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