How far is Apple Valley, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?
The driving distance from Apple Valley, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apple Valley and Saint Louis Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Valley and Saint Louis Park.
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Start on County Road 42
11 m · 6 sec · County Road 42
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
926 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
754 ft · 32 sec · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vernon Avenue South
1256 ft · 55 sec · Vernon Avenue South
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Turn right onto 28th Street West
110 m · 21 sec · 28th Street West
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Turn left onto Utica Avenue South
1167 ft · 48 sec · Utica Avenue South
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Take the ramp sharp right toward South Highway 100
960 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1698 ft · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apple Valley and Saint Louis Park.
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.
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
9.5 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Apple Valley and Partly Cloudy near Saint Louis Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apple Valley to Saint Louis Park?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Apple Valley and 13.6 miles from Saint Louis Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Apple Valley and Partly Cloudy near Saint Louis Park.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apple Valley and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.16 km).
#1 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Louis Park
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 48,821 |
| Coordinates | 44.9483000, -93.3480100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 100 (-93.348058, 44.948301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
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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