How far is Lino Lakes, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lino Lakes and Minnetonka.
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Start on Black Duck Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
35 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1390 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Birch Street
36 m · 3 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
2810 ft · 52 sec · Birch Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hodgson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Hodgson Road
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Turn left onto Lake Drive Northeast
2.9 mi · 5 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
1111 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1299 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
7.8 mi · 12 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn left onto County Road 101
73 m · 11 sec · 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 Lino Lakes 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.
MN 100
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9.5 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Lino Lakes and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lino Lakes to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Lino Lakes and 17.3 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lino Lakes and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 26.47 mi (42.6 km).
#1 Lino Lakes
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,427 |
| Coordinates | 45.1602400, -93.0888300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
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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