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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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 Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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.
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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
9.5 mi · 12 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 13 South
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Dodd Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dodd Road
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Continue on Jefferson Trail West
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Trail West
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Turn right onto South Robert Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Robert Trail
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Turn right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
1719 ft · 56 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn left onto 145th Street West
27 m · 2 sec · 145th Street West
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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.
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
9.54 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.
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.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
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).
#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 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosemount (-93.12577, 44.73941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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