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By bicycle from Minneapolis to Saint Louis Park

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Minneapolis to Saint Louis Park

38 min
Duration
11.1 km
Distance
77 m
Ascent
60 m
Descent
17.6 km/h
Avg. speed
280 m
Max. altitude

Ready for a quick ride from the heart of Minneapolis to the cozy charm of Saint Louis Park? You’ll start amid Minneapolis’ vibrant downtown (think: great coffee shops and striking skyline views), rolling out mainly on cycleways all the way—so you’re in for a smooth, bike-friendly journey.

The route covers a bit over 11 km (about 7 miles), with a gentle ascent of just under 80 meters—enough to keep things interesting but not exhausting. Most of your way is blissfully paved, and over half is smooth asphalt, winding through city paths and quiet living streets. Minimal busy road time means you can focus on the ride, not battling for space.

Saint Louis Park, your destination, is a welcoming suburb known for its peaceful neighborhoods and parks. It’s a great spot to wind down, grab a snack, or even explore the local bike trails further. All in all, this is a straightforward and pleasant route, perfect for anyone after an urban-to-suburban cycling escape.

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Route to W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

4.9 km
Distance
28 m
Ascent
18 m
Descent
B2B00115 55403 >55426 via Kenilworth Trail
City bike
queenpdog

B2B00115 55403 >55426 via Kenilworth Trail

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Begin your route riding west on W. 15th street and cross 94 and Lyndale/Hennepin. Pass Walker Art Center and road becomes Vineland Place, then Kenwood Parkway. Follow Kenwood to Sheridan Ave South, and take a right onto W. 21st street. In two blocks you will enter the Kenilworth trail and ride sout…
8.7 km
Distance
59 m
Ascent
36 m
Descent
B2B00438 55402>55416 via Cedar Lake Trl, Cedar Lake Pkwy, Wayzata Blvd
City bike

B2B00438 55402>55416 via Cedar Lake Trl, Cedar Lake Pkwy, Wayzata Blvd

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

12th St will take you to the intersection of Royalston and Glenwood where you will get on the Cedar Lake Trail.   Get off the trail at Cedar Lake Rd, which will take you to a bike path that follows Cedar Lake Pkwy.   On the return trip, you can take Glenwood to N 10th St to Marquette.
8.5 km
Distance
108 m
Ascent
100 m
Descent
B2B00880 55414>55426 via Greenway
City bike

B2B00880 55414>55426 via Greenway

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

14.2 km
Distance
71 m
Ascent
44 m
Descent
B2B00763 55409>55416 via Greenway, Cedar Lake Pkwy
City bike

B2B00763 55409>55416 via Greenway, Cedar Lake Pkwy

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

10.9 km
Distance
55 m
Ascent
52 m
Descent
10 ish mile ride from Jills house CLONED FROM ROUTE 621320
Road bike

10 ish mile ride from Jills house CLONED FROM ROUTE 621320

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

TaKen on July 30th, it was beautiful and easy. On the way back, there are a fair amount of hills on Bloomington, so if you're expecting it, no biggie, but after pushing hard for most of the ride, then dealing with that half way through, it can be a little rough. Oh, and Bloomington is currently in …
20.8 km
Distance
47 m
Ascent
50 m
Descent

Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis to W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

9.4 km
Distance
30 m
Ascent
36 m
Descent
To MSIM from UMN
City bike
hamme001

To MSIM from UMN

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Route from the University of Minnesota Hospital to the Minikahda Club via the Greenway; best way to get to meetings of the Minneapolis Society of Internal Medicine meetings
12.1 km
Distance
89 m
Ascent
70 m
Descent

2650 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis to 3026 W Lake St, Minneapolis

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

2.2 km
Distance
8 m
Ascent
7 m
Descent
Centennial and then some
Road bike
Per Kvanbeck

Centennial and then some

Cycling route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

174.4 km
Distance
1,159 m
Ascent
1,154 m
Descent

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