Farmington, Minnesota to Forest Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.8 miles 72.1 km · straight line
58.2 miles estimated 93.7 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
10° N bearing direction

How far is Farmington, Minnesota from Forest Lake?

The distance from Farmington, Minnesota to Forest Lake is 44.8 miles (72.1 km) as the crow flies. Forest Lake is located N of Farmington, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 58.2 miles, taking about 1h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Farmington, Minnesota and Forest Lake. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Farmington, Minnesota to Forest Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, Minnesota & Forest Lake

Quick Facts

Farmington, Minnesota
44.64°N, 93.14°W
America/Chicago
275m elevation
Forest Lake
45.28°N, 92.99°W
America/Chicago
278m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 555.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients