Which towns do you pass between Forest Lake, MN and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?

Towns on the route from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) include Stacy, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights.

Forest Lake, MN Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)

Distance: 37 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) takes about 55 min via I 35E. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Forest Lake, MN, North Oaks, MN, Vadnais Heights, MN, Roseville, MN, Lauderdale, MN. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 37 mi

1 Depart left onto Harrow Avenue North 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Scandia Trail North 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout right onto Scandia Trail North 38 yd
4 Exit roundabout straight onto Scandia Trail North 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Scandia Trail North 83 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Scandia Trail North 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right onto Scandia Trail North 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Lake Drive Northeast 1 mi
9 Take ramp left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 2 mi
11 Keep slightly left 10 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right 164 yd

14 Turn left onto Centerville Road 3 mi
15 Turn left onto County Road E 1 mi
16 Take ramp slightly right 75 yd
17 Keep slightly left 1 mi
18 Merge slightly right 2 mi
19 Keep slightly left 6 mi
20 Keep slightly right 1 mi
21 Keep slightly left 4 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Turn right onto 7th Street West 5 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Keep slightly left 118 yd
26 Turn right onto Post Road 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto East 70th Street 1 mi
28 Turn right 119 yd
29 Turn right 16 yd
30 Turn left 172 yd
31 Turn left 15 yd
32 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Forest Lake, MN covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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How far is it from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The distance between Forest Lake, MN and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The drive from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: The fastest route from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) from Forest Lake, MN?: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Lake, MN.
Which towns do you pass between Forest Lake, MN and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)?: Towns on the route from Forest Lake, MN to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) include Stacy, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights.

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