How far is Minneapolis, MN from Mahtomedi, MN?
The driving distance from Minneapolis, MN to Mahtomedi, MN is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
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.
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minneapolis and Mahtomedi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis and Mahtomedi.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
19 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue South
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Continue on Washington Avenue South
1.4 km · 3 min · Washington Avenue South
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Take the ramp left toward I 35W North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36
1758 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1359 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 36
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CH 29: Hilton Trail
1473 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Hilton Trail North
25 m · 8 sec · Hilton Trail North
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Continue on Hilton Trail North
135 m · 38 sec · Hilton Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hilton Trail North
41 m · 6 sec · Hilton Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Hilton Trail North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hilton Trail North
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Turn left onto Stillwater Road
1898 ft · 55 sec · Stillwater Road
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Turn right onto Warner Avenue North
1.3 km · 2 min · Warner Avenue North
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Turn right onto Juniper Street
654 ft · 33 sec · Juniper Street
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Turn left onto Griffin Avenue
142 m · 20 sec · Griffin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Griffin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minneapolis and Mahtomedi.
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
Keep slight right to continue on MN 36
12.2 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Minneapolis and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minneapolis to Mahtomedi?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Little Canada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Minneapolis and 10.4 miles from Mahtomedi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Minneapolis and Partly Sunny near Mahtomedi.
Stop Ideas Near Little Canada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Canada.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minneapolis and Mahtomedi. Straight-line distance: 16.46 mi (26.49 km).
#1 Minneapolis
The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
| Population | 433,111 |
| Coordinates | 44.9799700, -93.2638400 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahtomedi
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 8,276 |
| Coordinates | 45.0696900, -92.9516000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahtomedi (-92.9516, 45.06969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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