How far is Farmington, NM from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Minnetonka, MN is about 1205 miles (1939.3 km), with a travel time of about 24h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 952.4 miles (1532.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 48h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1205.04 mi
24h 16m
Flight
952.47 mi
1532.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
952.47 mi
Kilometers
1532.85 km
Flight Time
01h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
1205.04 mi
Kilometers
1939.32 km
Drive Time
24h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 24h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Tue, Aug 25, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Wed, Aug 26, 8:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-08-24T20:23
Arrive Minnetonka
Tue, Aug 25, 8:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
24h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 8:47 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paxton
NE

Human settlement in Keith County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Farmington
601.9 mi
12h 08m
To Minnetonka
603.1 mi
12h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    131 m · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    2329 ft · 48 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Butler Avenue

    109 m · 8 sec · South Butler Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto San Juan Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · San Juan Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Aztec Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 9 min · West Aztec Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Aztec Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 2 min · North Aztec Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    598 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    797 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Highway 160

    51.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 160

  14. 14

    Continue on San Juan Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · San Juan Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pagosa Street

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pagosa Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    13.1 mi · 19 min · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gunbarrel Road

    23.1 mi · 33 min · Gunbarrel Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 8th Street

    1780 ft · 43 sec · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1663 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    40.2 mi · 51 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285 North

    1151 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 40 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CO 470 West: West CO 470 to I-70

    1552 ft · 53 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Grand Junction, Denver

    955 ft · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Denver

    1.3 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    174.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Heartland Expressway

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook

    2273 ft · 55 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on US 83 North: North Platte

    2759 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street

    2419 ft · 56 sec · South Jeffers Street

  38. 38

    Continue on South Dewey Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dewey Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight left onto East 1st Street

    559 ft · 7 sec · East 1st Street

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto North Jeffers Street

    24.9 mi · 29 min · North Jeffers Street

  41. 41

    Turn right

    40.3 mi · 47 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Highway 2

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2

  43. 43

    Continue on South E Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South E Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    83 m · 7 sec · Memorial Drive

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Highway 70

    12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Highway 183

    1 mi · 1 min · Highway 183

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Highway 70

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 70

  48. 48

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bridge Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Highway 70

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70

  50. 50

    Continue on Highway 70

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 70

  51. 51

    Continue on L Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · L Street

  52. 52

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    1526 ft · 32 sec · North 14th Street

  53. 53

    At the end of the road, turn right onto G Street

    1279 ft · 26 sec · G Street

  54. 54

    Continue on Highway 70

    15.7 mi · 18 min · Highway 70

  55. 55

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  56. 56

    Continue on Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  58. 58

    Continue on East Street

    1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street

  59. 59

    Continue on Highway 281

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  60. 60

    Turn right onto Highway 70

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70

  61. 61

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1349 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street

  62. 62

    Continue on Highway 14

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14

  63. 63

    Continue on S Street

    1750 ft · 35 sec · S Street

  64. 64

    Continue on Highway 14

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Highway 14

  65. 65

    Turn right onto Highway 20

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 20

  66. 66

    Continue on West Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Park Avenue

  67. 67

    Continue on Highway 20

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 20

  68. 68

    Continue on Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  69. 69

    Continue on Highway 20

    20.3 mi · 24 min · Highway 20

  70. 70

    Continue on 1st Street

    2087 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street

  71. 71

    Continue on Highway 20

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 20

  72. 72

    Continue on Willow Street

    1615 ft · 34 sec · Willow Street

  73. 73

    Continue on Highway 20

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Highway 20

  74. 74

    Continue on West Elk Street

    2600 ft · 1 min · West Elk Street

  75. 75

    Continue on Highway 20

    16 mi · 19 min · Highway 20

  76. 76

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  77. 77

    Continue on IA 60 North: Sheldon

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  78. 78

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  79. 79

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  80. 80

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 7 sec

  81. 81

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  82. 82

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oxford Street

    29 m · 5 sec

  83. 83

    Exit the rotary

    2635 ft · 53 sec

  84. 84

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 60 E

    23 m · 4 sec · MN 60 E

  85. 85

    Exit the roundabout onto MN 60 E

    28.4 mi · 33 min · MN 60 E

  86. 86

    Continue on State Highway 60

    1586 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 60

  87. 87

    Continue on 2nd Avenue North

    2369 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue North

  88. 88

    Continue on State Highway 60

    44.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 60

  89. 89

    Continue on MN 60 E

    8.8 mi · 11 min · MN 60 E

  90. 90

    Continue on State Highway 60

    15 mi · 19 min · State Highway 60

  91. 91

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 24 min

  92. 92

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  93. 93

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  94. 94

    Turn left onto Quaker Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Quaker Avenue

  95. 95

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 40

    3057 ft · 52 sec · County Road 40

  96. 96

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  97. 97

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  98. 98

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  99. 99

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 212 East

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  100. 100

    Merge slight right

    3 mi · 3 min

  101. 101

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street

    1475 ft · 38 sec

  102. 102

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Chestnut Street

  103. 103

    Continue on State Highway 41

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 41

  104. 104

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41

  105. 105

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41

    2939 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 41

  106. 106

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41

  107. 107

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41

    2526 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 41

  108. 108

    Continue on Hazeltine Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Hazeltine Boulevard

  109. 109

    Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  110. 110

    Turn right onto County Road 101

    36 m · 2 sec · County Road 101

  111. 111

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
111 steps
38 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
27
8 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
261 mi · 22%
Highway 20
117 mi · 10%
US 285 North
102 mi · 8%
State Highway 60
101 mi · 8%
Highway 70
84.9 mi · 7%
IA 60 North
70.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Heartland Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

175 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
24h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
48h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+252.6 mi
952.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
12h 08m from Farmington
Leave By
11:26 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Farmington and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1205 miles (1939.3 km) and usually takes 24h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 601.9 miles from Farmington and 603.1 miles from Minnetonka.

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

The direct path is about 952.4 miles (1532.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 252.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $161.02 one way or $322.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 377.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Farmington and Minnetonka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 952.47 mi (1532.85 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Minnetonka

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
End: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1939 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)40h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)30h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)24h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)20h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)17h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)15h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
42.52 gal
160.96 L · about $161.02
Round trip
$322.05
85.04 gal · 321.92 L
Estimated CO2
377.9 kg one way
Round trip: 755.8 kg / 1666 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $161.02 $322.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $181.09 $362.19
Premium $4.63 $196.66 $393.31
Diesel $5.42 $230.25 $460.49

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 New Mexico · Aug 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Farmington, NM and Minnetonka, MN. The current time in Farmington is 20:23:23, although it is 21:23:23 in Minnetonka.

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.