How far is Ham Lake, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?
The driving distance from Ham Lake, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ham Lake and Saint Louis Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ham Lake and Saint Louis Park.
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Start on 154th Avenue Northeast
45 m · 9 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast
2007 ft · 59 sec · Jackson Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 157th Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp straight
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 12 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 Ham Lake 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.
157th Avenue Northeast
Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake to Saint Louis Park?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Ham Lake and 13.2 miles from Saint Louis Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Ham Lake and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.
Stop Ideas Near Fridley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ham Lake and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.45 km).
#1 Ham Lake
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,943 |
| Coordinates | 45.2502400, -93.2499500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
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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