That, combined with hilly terrain and numerous curves, results in a 30–35 mph (50–55 km/h) speed limit for most of its length.

Before 2002, the route had continued west of Highway 120 on present day Ramsey County Road 15 (the south edge of the city of White Bear Lake) until reaching Highway 61 at the Vadnais Heights / Gem Lake boundary line.

Highway 244 had previously formed an arc around both the south and east sides of White Bear Lake.

[7] A transfer agreement for this segment was discussed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners in an informational workshop on April 23, 2019, but no vote was taken.

[8] In 2021, the section west of County Road 12 was turned back, and improvements were subsequently made to the roadway.