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

The driving distance from Saint Michael, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
28.58 mi
00h 36m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.58 mi
Kilometers
46 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 10:26 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Michael
Wed, Sep 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Michael
2026-09-23T09:50
Arrive Saint Louis Park
Wed, Sep 23, 10:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Michael
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
Maple Grove
MN

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Saint Michael
14.3 mi
00h 18m
To Saint Louis Park
14.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Michael and Saint Louis Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    125 m · 15 sec · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Michael Parkway East

    1675 ft · 36 sec · Saint Michael Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Avenue East

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Central Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on 42nd Street Northeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 42nd Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MN 241

    30 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    100 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul

    1884 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81

    1568 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South

    663 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
15.3 mi · 54%
MN 100 South
6.56 mi · 23%
Bottineau Boulevard
2.88 mi · 10%
42nd Street Northeast
2.66 mi · 9%
Central Avenue East
0.36 mi · 1%
Saint Michael Parkway East
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

15 mi · 00h 17m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Grove
00h 18m from Saint Michael
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Michael and Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Saint Michael and 14.3 miles from Saint Louis Park.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Michael and Mostly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove

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 Maple Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michael and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 km).

Saint Michael

#1 Saint Michael

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population18,437
Coordinates45.2099600, -93.6649600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Saint Louis Park

#2 Saint Louis Park

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population48,821
Coordinates44.9483000, -93.3480100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Michael (-93.66496, 45.20996)
End: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.43
Round trip
$8.87
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $4.43 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.84 $4.89 $9.77
Premium $5.36 $5.41 $10.82
Diesel $6.33 $6.39 $12.78

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Michael and Saint Louis Park. The current time is 09:50:06.

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.