How far is Lino Lakes, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?

The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
26.23 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.35 mi
31.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.35 mi
Kilometers
31.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.21 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Lino Lakes
Wed, Sep 23, 11:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lino Lakes
2026-09-23T10:19
Arrive Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lino Lakes
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
New Brighton
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

From Lino Lakes
13.1 mi
00h 19m
To Saint Louis Park
13.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Black Duck Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lino Lakes 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
9.88 mi · 38%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 21%
I 35W South
4.2 mi · 16%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.88 mi · 11%
Birch Street
1.96 mi · 7%
Black Duck Drive
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

9.27 mi · 00h 12m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brighton
00h 19m from Lino Lakes
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lino Lakes and Mostly 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 Lino Lakes to Saint Louis Park?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

New Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Lino Lakes and 13.1 miles from Saint Louis Park.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lino Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Stop Ideas Near New Brighton

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 New Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.5 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 New Brighton.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

11 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

76 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

93 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

103 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 19.35 mi (31.14 km).

Lino Lakes

#1 Lino Lakes

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,427
Coordinates45.1602400, -93.0888300
Altitude270
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: Lino Lakes (-93.08883, 45.16024)
End: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.82 $4.44 $8.88
Premium $5.35 $4.92 $9.85
Diesel $6.35 $5.84 $11.68

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lino Lakes and Saint Louis Park. The current time is 10:19:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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