How far is Lakeville, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.69 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.27 mi
34.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.27 mi
Kilometers
34.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.69 mi
Kilometers
46.18 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Louis Park
Mon, Jun 1, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-06-01T08:55
Arrive Saint Louis Park
Mon, Jun 1, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomington
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Lakeville
13 mi
00h 16m
To Saint Louis Park
15.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeville and Saint Louis Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville and Saint Louis Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 207th Street West

    7 m · 5 sec · 207th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holyoke Avenue

    2278 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 202nd Street West

    60 m · 4 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    2565 ft · 51 sec · 202nd Street West / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kenwood Trail

    38 m · 2 sec · Kenwood Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kenwood Trail

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kenwood Trail

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North

    951 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard

    926 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    754 ft · 32 sec · Minnetonka Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vernon Avenue South

    1256 ft · 55 sec · Vernon Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 28th Street West

    110 m · 21 sec · 28th Street West

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue South

    1167 ft · 48 sec · Utica Avenue South

  22. 22

    Take the ramp sharp right toward South Highway 100

    960 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1698 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville and Saint Louis Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
11.1 mi · 39%
MN 100
6.09 mi · 21%
I 494 West
2.78 mi · 10%
Kenwood Trail /Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
1.59 mi · 6%
Kenwood Trail
1.22 mi · 4%
Kenwood Trail / Richard J. Ames Memorial Highway
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Keep slight left

8.31 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 16m from Lakeville
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeville and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Louis Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeville to Saint Louis Park?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Lakeville and 15.7 miles from Saint Louis Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeville and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Louis Park.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

67 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

105 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 21.27 mi (34.23 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Population69,583
Coordinates44.6496900, -93.2427200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Saint Louis Park

#2 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: 207th Street West (-93.24272, 44.649706)
End: MN 100 (-93.348058, 44.948301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.21
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.60 $7.21
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.96 $7.92
Premium $4.39 $4.44 $8.87
Diesel $4.86 $4.91 $9.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Saint Louis Park. The current time is 08:55:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.