How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Chaska, MN?

The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Chaska, MN is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
20.59 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.6 mi
26.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.6 mi
Kilometers
26.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.59 mi
Kilometers
33.14 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaska
Thu, Sep 17, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Louis Park
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis Park
2026-09-17T21:07
Arrive Chaska
Thu, Sep 17, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Louis Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Eden Prairie
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Saint Louis Park
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Chaska
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street

    1475 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street

    49 m · 3 sec · North Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West 6th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212
12.5 mi · 61%
North Chestnut Street
1.88 mi · 9%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 8%
MN 62 West
0.47 mi · 2%
MN 41
0.28 mi · 1%
West 6th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

US 212

Keep slight left

7.91 mi · 00h 09m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Prairie
00h 13m from Saint Louis Park
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Chaska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Chaska?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Saint Louis Park and 10.3 miles from Chaska.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Chaska.

Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie

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 Eden Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 10.4 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 Eden Prairie.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Chaska. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 km).

Saint Louis Park

#1 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Chaska

#2 Chaska

City in Minnesota

Population27,272
Coordinates44.7894100, -93.6021800
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)
End: Chaska (-93.60218, 44.78941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.19
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $3.09 $6.19
Mid-grade $4.69 $3.42 $6.85
Premium $5.20 $3.80 $7.59
Diesel $6.18 $4.51 $9.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Louis Park and Chaska. The current time is 21:07:00.

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.