How far is Delano, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Delano, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delano and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delano and Minnetonka.
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Start on Bridge Avenue East
677 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Avenue East
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Turn left onto Babcock Boulevard West
3.9 mi · 6 min · Babcock Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Babcock Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Babcock Boulevard;County Road 90
43 m · 2 sec · Babcock Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
9.6 mi · 13 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Central Avenue
1315 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue North
1469 ft · 27 sec · Central Avenue North
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Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard
2035 ft · 42 sec · Wayzata Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bushaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bushaway Road
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Continue on County Road 101
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road 101
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delano and Minnetonka.
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.
Babcock Boulevard
Exit the rotary onto Babcock Boulevard
9.59 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delano and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delano to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Orono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Delano and 13.4 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delano and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Orono
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orono.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delano and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 16.56 mi (26.65 km).
#1 Delano
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,353 |
| Coordinates | 45.0419100, -93.7891300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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