How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Cedar, MI?
The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Cedar, MI is about 473.9 miles (762.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 369.6 miles (594.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis Park and Cedar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Cedar.
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Start on the route
1823 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 25 East
1054 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
144 m · 9 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West
646 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East
2191 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 29, WI 40: Chippewa Falls, Wausau
1455 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
61 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
104.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay
87.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 East, WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport
1653 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 172 East
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151, WI 42: Manitowoc, Fond du Lac
1541 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
813 ft · 32 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Quay Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Quay Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Lakeview Drive
652 ft · 11 sec · South Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Manitowoc–Ludington
60.7 mi · 4 hr · Manitowoc–Ludington
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ludington Avenue
2984 ft · 1 min · East Ludington Avenue
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Continue on East Ludington Avenue
2597 ft · 1 min · East Ludington Avenue
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Continue on West US Highway 10
1972 ft · 49 sec · West US Highway 10
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Turn left onto North Jebavy Drive
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Jebavy Drive
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Turn right onto West Angling Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Angling Road
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Continue on West Fountain Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Fountain Road
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Turn left onto North Stiles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stiles Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Townline Road
2644 ft · 47 sec · West Townline Road
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Turn left onto North Quarterline Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North Quarterline Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West County Line Road
1183 ft · 24 sec · West County Line Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
4 mi · 6 min · Maple Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1322 ft · 47 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1322 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Cypress Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1502 ft · 35 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Arthur Street
1 km · 1 min · Arthur Street
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Continue on West Parkdale Road
1 km · 1 min · West Parkdale Road
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Continue on West Parkdale Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Parkdale Avenue
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Continue on Chippewa Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Chippewa Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chippewa Highway
28 m · 2 sec · Chippewa Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chippewa Highway
11.1 mi · 15 min · Chippewa Highway
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Continue on West Street
1989 ft · 47 sec · West Street
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Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Pleasanton Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Pleasanton Highway
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Continue on Benzie Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Benzie Highway
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Beulah Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Beulah Highway
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Continue on Honor Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Honor Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3275 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Honor Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Honor Highway
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Turn slight left onto Maple City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Maple City Highway
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Continue on Almira Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Almira Road
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Continue on Barber Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Barber Road
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Turn sharp left onto Reynolds Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Reynolds Road
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Continue on South Maple City Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Maple City Road
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Turn right onto East Valley Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Valley Road
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Turn right onto East Bellinger Road
1.4 km · 1 min · East Bellinger Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bellinger Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park and Cedar.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 12
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Cedar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Cedar?
The road trip is about 473.9 miles (762.6 km) and usually takes 12h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pella is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.5 miles from Saint Louis Park and 237.4 miles from Cedar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 369.6 miles (594.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.85 one way or $133.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Louis Park and Cedar, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Cedar.
Stop Ideas Near Pella
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pella.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Cedar. Straight-line distance: 369.57 mi (594.76 km).
#1 Saint Louis Park
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 48,821 |
| Coordinates | 44.9483000, -93.3480100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar
Township in Leelanau County, Michigan
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 44.8477800, -85.7956400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar (-85.79564, 44.84778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 763 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 54m |
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 | $4.00 | $66.85 | $133.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $74.86 | $149.71 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $83.67 | $167.33 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $102.29 | $204.59 |
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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