How far is Lino Lakes, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Lino Lakes, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lino Lakes and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lino Lakes and Minnetonka Mills.
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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
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West
640 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shady Oak Road
98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lino Lakes and Minnetonka Mills.
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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6.33 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lino Lakes and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lino Lakes to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Lino Lakes and 15.5 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lino Lakes and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Fridley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lino Lakes and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 22.94 mi (36.92 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 Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
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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