How far is Grand Rapids, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Saint Louis Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Saint Louis Park.
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Start on Northwest 5th Street
142 m · 15 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Pokegama Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pokegama Avenue
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left
27 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Voyageur Highway
33.8 mi · 42 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue North
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Continue on US Highway 169
842 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 169
54 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on POW/MIA Memorial Highway
117 m · 5 sec · POW/MIA Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids 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.
US Highway 169
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Rapids and Patchy Fog then Partly 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 Grand Rapids to Saint Louis Park?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Onamia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Grand Rapids and 88.4 miles from Saint Louis Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Grand Rapids and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.
Stop Ideas Near Onamia
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 Onamia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 158.39 mi (254.9 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 11,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.2371700, -93.5302100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $4.24 | $26.40 | $52.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $29.21 | $58.42 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $38.52 | $77.04 |
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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