Forest Lake to Ham Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

13 miles 21 km · straight line
17 miles estimated 27.3 km · driving distance
20min estimated drive time
$2 - $2 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
261° W bearing direction

How far is Forest Lake from Ham Lake?

The distance from Forest Lake to Ham Lake is 13 miles (21 km) as the crow flies. Ham Lake is located W of Forest Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 17 miles, taking about 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Forest Lake and Ham 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 Forest Lake to Ham Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20min $2 - $2 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Forest Lake
45.28°N, 92.99°W
America/Chicago
278m elevation
Ham Lake
45.25°N, 93.25°W
America/Chicago
274m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 4 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients