How far is Faribault, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?
The driving distance from Faribault, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Faribault and Saint Louis Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Faribault and Saint Louis Park.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on Highway 60 West
1711 ft · 48 sec · Highway 60 West
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Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 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 Faribault and Saint Louis Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis
29.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Faribault and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Louis Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Faribault to Saint Louis Park?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Faribault and 25.4 miles from Saint Louis Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Faribault and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Louis Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Faribault and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 45.31 mi (72.92 km).
#1 Faribault
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 23,905 |
| Coordinates | 44.2949600, -93.2688300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.38 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $11.22 | $22.45 |
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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