Origin
West Saint Paul, MN
Night in West Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Saint Paul, MN to Minneapolis, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Saint Paul, MN
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from West Saint Paul to Minneapolis, this 11.8-mile trek is a straightforward, short-distance connection within the Midwest. Expect a travel time of about 20 minutes, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely on local roads, specifically Smith Avenue South, 7th Street West, and Kellogg Boulevard West, rather than relying on highways. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route for a quick commute or local visit. Because there are zero required stops along the way, you can move efficiently between these two Minnesota cities without any travel fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Smith Avenue South | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Kellogg Boulevard West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Marion Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rondo Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Saint Paul, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on this road
217 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
66 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Smith Avenue South
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smith Avenue South
4
Turn right onto MN 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street West
5
Turn left onto Kellogg Boulevard West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kellogg Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CH 56
395 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Marion Street
7
Turn left onto Rondo Avenue
122 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rondo Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 94 West
9
Merge onto I 94
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 234C
Toward Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 152
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 152
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue South
13
Arrive at destination
CR 152
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — 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
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Rondo Avenue
Turn left onto Rondo Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 234C
Toward Cedar Avenue
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 152 / Cedar Avenue South
Turn right onto CR 152 / Cedar Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Minneapolis, MN
Night in Minneapolis on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
22m 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?
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a completely different experience from a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a constant flow of city streets rather than high-speed lanes. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Smith Avenue South. Navigating these local roads requires your full attention due to the frequent turns and urban environment. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you off the major freeways and moving directly through the local landscape.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 11.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Rondo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,026 ft
731 ft
Total Climb
272 ft
Total Descent
468 ft
Highest Point
1,026 ft
Elevation Range
295 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Rondo Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minneapolis, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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