How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Faribault, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Faribault, MN is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis Park and Faribault.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Faribault.
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Start on the route
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 21
90 m · 4 sec
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Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business
803 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard
631 ft · 15 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard
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Continue on Lyndale Avenue North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North
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Turn left onto Highway 60 West
1827 ft · 52 sec · Highway 60 West
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park and Faribault.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W South
Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Louis Park and Patchy Fog near Faribault.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Faribault?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Lakeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Saint Louis Park and 25 miles from Faribault.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.75 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Louis Park and Patchy Fog near Faribault.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeville
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 Lakeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Faribault. Straight-line distance: 45.31 mi (72.92 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 Faribault
City in Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 23,905 |
| Coordinates | 44.2949600, -93.2688300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Faribault (-93.26883, 44.29496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
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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