How far is Hopkins, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?
The driving distance from Hopkins, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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 Hopkins and Saint Louis Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins and Saint Louis Park.
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Start on Wood Hill Terrace
10 m · 4 sec · Wood Hill Terrace
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Turn right onto Woodhill Road
847 ft · 32 sec · Woodhill Road
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Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
1265 ft · 25 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
1211 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
754 ft · 11 sec
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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 Hopkins 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.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
6.02 mi · 00h 09m
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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins to Saint Louis Park?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Minnetonka Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Hopkins and 4.2 miles from Saint Louis Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Hopkins and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.
Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minnetonka Mills.
Saint Paul Union Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkins and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 5.84 mi (9.4 km).
#1 Hopkins
University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 44.9249600, -93.4627300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.23 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
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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