How far is Mendota Heights, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Mendota Heights, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous 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 Mendota Heights and Minnetonka.
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Start on the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
684 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1898 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.7 mi · 4 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 Mendota Heights 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.
Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
8.5 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mendota Heights and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mendota Heights to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Mendota Heights and 10.1 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mendota Heights and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
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 Edina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mendota Heights and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 km).
#1 Mendota Heights
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 11,433 |
| Coordinates | 44.8835800, -93.1382700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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