How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from Mendota Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Mendota Heights, MN is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Louis Park and Mendota Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and Mendota Heights.
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Start on the route
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 East: Saint Paul
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2433 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Gannon Road
87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road
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Turn left onto Shepard Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Shepard Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South
1454 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
1957 ft · 48 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 Mendota Heights.
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.
Crosstown Highway
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
8.59 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mendota Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to Mendota Heights?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Saint Louis Park and 9.1 miles from Mendota Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Mostly Sunny near Mendota Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
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 Mendota Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.2 mi (18.02 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 Mendota Heights
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 11,433 |
| Coordinates | 44.8835800, -93.1382700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendota Heights (-93.13827, 44.88358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.38 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
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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