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

The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to Rosemount, MN is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
25.61 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.08 mi
29.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.08 mi
Kilometers
29.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.21 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemount
Thu, Sep 17, 8:55 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Louis Park
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Louis Park
2026-09-17T08:20
Arrive Rosemount
Thu, Sep 17, 8:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mendota
MN

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Saint Louis Park
12.8 mi
00h 17m
To Rosemount
12.8 mi
00h 17m

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

Patchy 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 Rosemount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Crosstown Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Dodd Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dodd Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Trail West

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Trail West

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Robert Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Robert Trail

  9. 9

    Turn right

    88 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Robert Trail

    1719 ft · 56 sec · South Robert Trail

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 145th Street West

    27 m · 2 sec · 145th Street West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 145th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crosstown Highway
9.54 mi · 37%
South Robert Trail
5.24 mi · 20%
MN 13 North
2.8 mi · 11%
Jefferson Trail West
2.16 mi · 8%
MN 55
0.76 mi · 3%
Dodd Road
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Crosstown Highway

Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

9.54 mi · 00h 12m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota
00h 17m from Saint Louis Park
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Rosemount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Saint Louis Park and 12.8 miles from Rosemount.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendota

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 Mendota and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.1 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 7.3 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 3.8 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 Mendota.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

9 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

61 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

98 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

St. Cloud

108 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Louis Park and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 18.08 mi (29.1 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
Rosemount

#2 Rosemount

City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Population25,798
Coordinates44.7394100, -93.1257700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.68 $4.21 $8.43
Premium $5.18 $4.66 $9.32
Diesel $6.16 $5.54 $11.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Louis Park and Rosemount. The current time is 08:20:46.

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.