How far is Saint Louis Park, MN from South Saint Paul, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Louis Park, MN to South Saint Paul, MN is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis Park and South Saint Paul.
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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
14.7 mi · 19 min · Crosstown Highway
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 56: Concord Street
1463 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Concord Street South
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Street South
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Turn left onto John E Carroll Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · John E Carroll Avenue
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Turn left onto Concord Exchange North
23 m · 2 sec · Concord Exchange North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Exchange North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Louis Park and South Saint Paul.
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
14.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Louis Park and Partly Sunny near South Saint Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Louis Park to South Saint Paul?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.1 miles from Saint Louis Park and 11.1 miles from South Saint Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Louis Park and Partly Sunny near South Saint Paul.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 South Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 15.79 mi (25.41 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 South Saint Paul
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 19,916 |
| Coordinates | 44.8927400, -93.0349400 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Saint Paul (-93.03494, 44.89274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.87 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
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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