How far is Mahtomedi, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Mahtomedi, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahtomedi and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahtomedi and Minnetonka.
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Start on Griffin Avenue
1483 ft · 1 min · Griffin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iris Street
541 ft · 25 sec · Iris Street
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Turn right onto Hallam Avenue North
90 m · 18 sec · Hallam Avenue North
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
609 ft · 19 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
3094 ft · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Stillwater Road
579 ft · 18 sec · Stillwater Road
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Turn right onto Hilton Trail North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MN 36 West
38 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MN 36 West
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue
2367 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South, I 94 West: 11th Avenue
41 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: 11th Avenue
127 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
983 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on I 94 West, MN 55 West
2 mi · 3 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 Mahtomedi 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 36 West
Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mahtomedi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahtomedi to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Mahtomedi and 23.5 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mahtomedi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderdale.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahtomedi and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.74 km).
#1 Mahtomedi
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,276 |
| Coordinates | 45.0696900, -92.9516000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
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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