How far is Corcoran, MN from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Corcoran, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.1 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.76 mi
20.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.1 mi
Kilometers
27.52 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Corcoran
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corcoran
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Corcoran
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wayzata
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Corcoran
7.3 mi
00h 10m
To Minnetonka
9.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corcoran and Minnetonka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corcoran and Minnetonka.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 10

    1318 ft · 29 sec · County Road 10

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 116

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 116

  3. 3

    Continue on Pinto Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinto Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 101

    3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 101

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue North

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard

    2035 ft · 42 sec · Wayzata Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bushaway Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bushaway Road

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 101

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road 101

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corcoran and Minnetonka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 101
6.38 mi · 37%
County Road 116
1.93 mi · 11%
Bushaway Road
1.54 mi · 9%
Pinto Drive
1.35 mi · 8%
Central Avenue North
0.64 mi · 4%
Wayzata Boulevard
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 101

Turn right onto County Road 101

3.65 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayzata
00h 10m from Corcoran
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Corcoran and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minnetonka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corcoran to Minnetonka?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Corcoran and 9.8 miles from Minnetonka.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Corcoran and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minnetonka.

Stop Ideas Near Wayzata

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wayzata and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

83 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

89 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corcoran and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.53 km).

Corcoran

#1 Corcoran

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population6,607
Coordinates45.0952400, -93.5474600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Minnetonka

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 10 (-93.547668, 45.094885)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.14
Round trip
$4.28
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.14 $4.28
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.35 $4.71
Premium $4.39 $2.64 $5.27
Diesel $4.86 $2.92 $5.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corcoran and Minnetonka. The current time is 06:26:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.