How far is Forest Lake, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest Lake and Minneapolis is 24.72 miles (39.78 km).
Flight distance from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis, MN is 24.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest Lake, Minnesota to Minneapolis, Minnesota is: 30.09 miles (48.43 km) by car.
Driving from Forest Lake to Minneapolis will take approximately 00 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Forest Lake
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 21285 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°16'44"N 92°59'7"W |
| Latitude | 45.2788600 |
| Longitude | -92.9852200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. The city is home to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Target Center, and the Minnesota Vikings. Minneapolis is also home to a number of universities, such as the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
| Population | 433111 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°58'48"N 93°15'50"W |
| Latitude | 44.9799700 |
| Longitude | -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Minneapolis: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838,44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time Between Forest Lake and Minneapolis
The distance between Forest Lake and Minneapolis is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Forest Lake and Minneapolis. The current time is 23:27:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.02 liters (1.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Lake and Minneapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Lake to Minneapolis is $3.63 (diesel $5.17).
Minnesota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.42 | $3.74 | $4.15 | $4.86 |
| Total | $3.63 | $3.97 | $4.41 | $5.17 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Minnesota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.420 (Diesel $4.864) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest Lake and Minneapolis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
