Origin
Vermillion, MN
Late night in Vermillion on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vermillion, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vermillion, MN
Veronika Andrews
Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.7-mile drive from Vermillion, MN to Saint Paul, MN, is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip or an addition to a longer itinerary. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical choice. The route primarily utilizes local roads and US 52, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need to split this drive or plan for an overnight stay; it's ideal for a single-day excursion within the Midwest region. You'll find this drive convenient for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coates Boulevard | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| US 52 | 8 mi | 10m |
| 190th Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Plato Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wabasha Street South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lafayette Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wabasha Street North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coates Boulevard
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermillion, MN and Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on CR 62
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on CR 62
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
190th Street East
4
Turn right onto US 52
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Coates Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 52
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 130
Toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on East Lafayette Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lafayette Frontage Road
Toward US 52 North
8
Turn left onto CH 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Plato Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabasha Street South
10
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 62 / Main Street West
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 62 / Main Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Turn right onto US 52 / Coates Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52 North: Saint Paul
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 130
Toward Plato Boulevard, Fillmore Avenue
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Wabasha Street South
Turn right onto Wabasha Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Paul, MN
Late night in Saint Paul on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
19 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
30m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 35% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll navigate through sections of Coates Boulevard, US 52, and 190th Street East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Coates Boulevard, offering a period of consistent travel. This drive transitions between faster-paced highway segments and more local road driving, providing variety without being overly complex. It's a practical route designed for efficient travel between these two Minnesota locations.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Coates Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 62 / Main Street West.
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
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 (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Coates Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 0.1 miles (CR 62 / Main Street West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.3 miles (US 52 / Coates Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Paul, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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