How far is Medina, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Medina, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Minnetonka.
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Start on Willow Drive
1.2 mi · 5 min · Willow Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 24
4 mi · 6 min · County Road 24
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Turn right onto County Road 101
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 101
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Continue on Central Avenue North
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue North
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Turn left onto Wayzata Boulevard
2035 ft · 42 sec · Wayzata Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bushaway Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bushaway Road
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Continue on County Road 101
2.7 mi · 5 min · 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 Medina 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.
County Road 24
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 24
3.97 mi · 00h 06m
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 Medina and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Wayzata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Medina and 10.1 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medina and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Wayzata
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayzata.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 9.27 mi (14.92 km).
#1 Medina
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,749 |
| Coordinates | 45.0352400, -93.5824600 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
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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