How far is East Bethel, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?

The driving distance from East Bethel, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.46 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.46 mi
Kilometers
50.63 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Louis Park
Thu, Nov 12, 3:31 AM CST
Return by in East Bethel
Thu, Nov 12, 4:13 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bethel
2026-11-12T02:49
Arrive Saint Louis Park
Thu, Nov 12, 3:31 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Bethel
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Spring Lake Park
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From East Bethel
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To Saint Louis Park
15.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
39°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Bethel and Saint Louis Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bethel and Saint Louis Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Viking Boulevard Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South

    963 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Bethel and Saint Louis Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 22 West
17.6 mi · 56%
MN 100
9.88 mi · 31%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 7%
Viking Boulevard Northeast
1.63 mi · 5%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

CR 22 West

Keep slight right

16.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake Park
00h 21m from East Bethel
Leave By
7:06 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving East Bethel and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Bethel to Saint Louis Park?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Spring Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from East Bethel and 15.7 miles from Saint Louis Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around East Bethel and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Spring Lake Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Lake Park.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

17 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

88 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bethel and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 km).

East Bethel

#1 East Bethel

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,102
Coordinates45.3194100, -93.2024500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Saint Louis Park

#2 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bethel (-93.20245, 45.31941)
End: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.59
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $4.29 $8.59
Mid-grade $4.35 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.88 $5.42 $10.84
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between East Bethel and Saint Louis Park. The current time is 02:49:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.