How far is Savage, MN from Saint Louis Park, MN?
The driving distance from Savage, MN to Saint Louis Park, MN is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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 Savage and Saint Louis Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savage and Saint Louis Park.
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Start on the route
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
3262 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
926 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
754 ft · 32 sec · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vernon Avenue South
1256 ft · 55 sec · Vernon Avenue South
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Turn right onto 28th Street West
110 m · 21 sec · 28th Street West
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Turn left onto Utica Avenue South
1167 ft · 48 sec · Utica Avenue South
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Take the ramp sharp right toward South Highway 100
960 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1698 ft · 24 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 Savage and Saint Louis Park.
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.
MN 100
Merge slight left
6.04 mi · 00h 08m
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 Savage and Patchy Fog then Partly 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 Savage to Saint Louis Park?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Savage and 9.1 miles from Saint Louis Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Savage and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Saint Louis Park.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savage and Saint Louis Park. Straight-line distance: 11.7 mi (18.83 km).
#1 Savage
City in Minnesota
| Population | 32,858 |
| Coordinates | 44.7791300, -93.3363400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Louis Park
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 48,821 |
| Coordinates | 44.9483000, -93.3480100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Park (-93.34801, 44.9483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
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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