How far is Oak Park Heights, MN from Minneapolis, MN?
The driving distance from Oak Park Heights, MN to Minneapolis, MN is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 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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City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Park Heights and Minneapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park Heights and Minneapolis.
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Start on the route
14 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 57th Street North
22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North
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Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North
1125 ft · 54 sec · Penrose Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
1.1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)
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Turn right
86 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Osgood Ave North
68 m · 8 sec · Osgood Ave North
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Turn left
19.6 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Avenue
1299 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park Heights and Minneapolis.
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.
Longest stretch
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19.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Oak Park Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Minneapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Park Heights to Minneapolis?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 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?
North Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Oak Park Heights and 13 miles from Minneapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Oak Park Heights and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Minneapolis.
Stop Ideas Near North Saint Paul
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 North Saint Paul.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park Heights and Minneapolis. Straight-line distance: 23.28 mi (37.46 km).
#1 Oak Park Heights
City in Washington County, Minnesota
| Population | 4,973 |
| Coordinates | 45.0313600, -92.7929800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Washington Avenue South (-93.263838, 44.979973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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