How far is New Ulm, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?

The driving distance from New Ulm, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.19 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.16 mi
112.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.16 mi
Kilometers
112.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.19 mi
Kilometers
148.37 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in New Ulm
Wed, Sep 23, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Ulm
2026-09-23T07:34
Arrive Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Ulm
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Plato
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From New Ulm
46 mi
00h 58m
To Saint Louis Park
46.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°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 New Ulm and Saint Louis Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    3095 ft · 2 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th North Street

    1621 ft · 40 sec · 7th North Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1262 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14

    27 m · 4 sec · US Highway 14

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    29.7 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosstown Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard

    926 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    754 ft · 32 sec · Minnetonka Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Vernon Avenue South

    1256 ft · 55 sec · Vernon Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 28th Street West

    110 m · 21 sec · 28th Street West

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Utica Avenue South

    1167 ft · 48 sec · Utica Avenue South

  19. 19

    Take the ramp sharp right toward South Highway 100

    960 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1698 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
71 mi · 77%
MN 100 North
4.19 mi · 5%
Crosstown Highway
1.93 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.59 mi · 1%
South Highway 100
0.5 mi · 1%
7th North Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Keep slight right

30.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plato
00h 58m from New Ulm
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Ulm 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 New Ulm to Saint Louis Park?

The road trip is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from New Ulm and 46.2 miles from Saint Louis Park.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Ulm and Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Stop Ideas Near Plato

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plato, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

70 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

89 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ulm and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 70.16 mi (112.91 km).

New Ulm

#1 New Ulm

City in Minnesota, USA

Population13,141
Coordinates44.3124600, -94.4605300
Altitude274
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: New Ulm (-94.46053, 44.31246)
End: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $14.27
Round trip
$28.53
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $14.27 $28.53
Mid-grade $4.84 $15.72 $31.45
Premium $5.36 $17.41 $34.83
Diesel $6.33 $20.57 $41.13

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between New Ulm and Saint Louis Park. The current time is 07:34:06.

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.