The Cost of Driving From Champlin to Vadnais Heights: A Guide Based on Gas Prices

Are you planning to go on a road trip from Champlin to Vadnais Heights? If so, you probably want to know how much it's going to cost in gas. Luckily, we've got you covered. In this blog post, we'll outline the cost and time for different routes to get you to your destination.

Route 1: Taking MN-100 and I-694 E

The first route you can take is by going through MN-100 and I-694 E. This route is approximately 23.3 miles long and should take roughly 27 minutes to drive.

To calculate the cost for this route, let's assume that gas prices are around $2.70 per gallon. Your vehicle's average mileage is around 25 miles per gallon. You would need almost one gallon or slightly more gas to here. Thus, the total cost would cost you around $2.70 (one gallon of gasoline).

Route 2: Heading through I-94 E and I-694 E

The second route you can take is driving through I-94 E and I-694 E. This route is approximately 27.3 miles long and should take around 30 minutes to arrive at your destination.

To calculate the cost for this route, we can use the same gas prices and average mileage as the first route. Therefore, the total cost of gas will be around $3.15.

Route 3: A scenic route through MN-100 N and I-694 E

The last route you can take is going through MN-100 N and I-694 E. This route is approximately 27.2 miles long and should take around 31 minutes to reach Vadnais Heights.

To calculate the cost for this route, we will use the same gas prices and vehicle mileage as the first two routes. Therefore, the total cost of gas for this route will be around $3.15.

Toll Costs

One important thing to note while driving through these routes is that some of them have automated toll booths. Keep in mind the toll fees will increase your cost. They range from $2 - $4 depending on the time of day and type of vehicle you own.

In conclusion, if you opt to take Route 1 with the cheapest toll cost, it would approximately cost you around $4.70.

If you're looking for a bit of a drive, you can take Route 2 or Route 3, but keep in mind that they are both slightly longer. Nonetheless, the cost to reach Vadnais Heights is still relatively similar.

Happy travels!