How far is Long Lake, IL from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Long Lake, IL to Minnetonka, MN is about 379.2 miles (610.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321 miles (516.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Lake and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake and Minnetonka.
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Start on North Rock Island Street
601 ft · 30 sec · North Rock Island Street
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Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
689 ft · 31 sec · North Augustana Avenue
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Continue on North Augustana Avenue
54 m · 9 sec · North Augustana Avenue
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Turn right onto West Big Hollow Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Big Hollow Road
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee
951 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison
1465 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
174.1 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
3151 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
837 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
1720 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 South
1468 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
832 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 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 Long Lake and Minnetonka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
174 mi · 03h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Long Lake 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 Long Lake to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 379.2 miles (610.3 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.4 miles from Long Lake and 189.9 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321 miles (516.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 CDT. 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 $50.46 one way or $100.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Lake and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Lake and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 320.99 mi (516.59 km).
#1 Long Lake
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 3,515 |
| Coordinates | 42.3708500, -88.1275800 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 610 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.46 | $100.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.91 | $113.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.27 | $124.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.97 | $141.94 |
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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