How far is Saint Paul, MN from Fridley, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Fridley, MN is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Fridley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Fridley.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
1641 ft · 1 min · Wabasha Street North
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Turn right onto 7th Street East
1140 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street East
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Turn left onto Robert Street North
1071 ft · 40 sec · Robert Street North
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
137 m · 18 sec · 11th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, US 10 West
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 47: University Avenue
1395 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto University Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · University Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Mississippi Street Northeast
15 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Fridley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 694 West
Continue on I 694 West, US 10 West
9.33 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Fridley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Fridley?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arden Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Saint Paul and 8.5 miles from Fridley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul and Mostly Sunny near Fridley.
Stop Ideas Near Arden Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arden Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Fridley. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.66 km).
#1 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fridley
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 27,857 |
| Coordinates | 45.0860800, -93.2632800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fridley (-93.26328, 45.08608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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