How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Lino Lakes, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Lino Lakes, MN is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Lino Lakes.
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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
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Hodgson Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgson Road
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Turn left onto Birch Street
2802 ft · 50 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
33 m · 2 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1396 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
29 m · 2 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto Black Duck Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Black Duck Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park and Lino Lakes.
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.
CR 5
Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Lino Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Lino Lakes?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Hilltop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Saint Louis Park and 13.8 miles from Lino Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Lino Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Hilltop
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hilltop.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Lino Lakes. Straight-line distance: 19.35 mi (31.14 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 Lino Lakes
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,427 |
| Coordinates | 45.1602400, -93.0888300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lino Lakes (-93.08883, 45.16024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
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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