How far is Minneapolis, MN from Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Lake Saint Croix Beach, MN is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue South
1642 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
822 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
2946 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 95 North, CH 18: Stillwater
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Croix Trail North
2439 ft · 53 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail North
36 m · 3 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail North
1901 ft · 42 sec · Saint Croix Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
31 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
2223 ft · 47 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Croix Trail South
30 m · 2 sec · Saint Croix Trail South
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Croix Trail South
1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Croix Trail South
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Turn left onto 19th Street South
1660 ft · 1 min · 19th Street South
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Turn right onto Ramada Avenue South
82 m · 12 sec · Ramada Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramada Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Lake Saint Croix Beach.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Sunny near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Lake Saint Croix Beach?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Minneapolis and 14.4 miles from Lake Saint Croix Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minneapolis and Sunny near Lake Saint Croix Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Richfield
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maplewood.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Lake Saint Croix Beach. Straight-line distance: 24.64 mi (39.66 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Saint Croix Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,071 |
| Coordinates | 44.9208000, -92.7668700 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Saint Croix Beach (-92.76687, 44.9208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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