How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Lino Lakes, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Lino Lakes, MN is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.9 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.94 mi
36.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.94 mi
Kilometers
36.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.9 mi
Kilometers
49.73 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lino Lakes
Mon, May 25, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka Mills
Mon, May 25, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka Mills
2026-05-25T08:52
Arrive Lino Lakes
Mon, May 25, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka Mills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fridley
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

From Minnetonka Mills
15.4 mi
00h 22m
To Lino Lakes
15.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and Lino Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Lino Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 12 sec · Shady Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 169 North

    1039 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Olson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Drive Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hodgson Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Birch Street

    2802 ft · 50 sec · Birch Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Birch Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1396 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street

    29 m · 2 sec · Birch Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Black Duck Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Duck Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Lino Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olson Memorial Highway
8.69 mi · 28%
I 694 East
6 mi · 19%
I 35W North
4.21 mi · 14%
Lake Drive Northeast
2.87 mi · 9%
US 169 North
2.35 mi · 8%
Minnetonka Boulevard
2.13 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Olson Memorial Highway

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fridley
00h 22m from Minnetonka Mills
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minnetonka Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lino Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Lino Lakes?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 15.5 miles from Lino Lakes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lino Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Fridley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fridley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Lino Lakes. Straight-line distance: 22.94 mi (36.92 km).

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#1 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Lino Lakes

#2 Lino Lakes

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population22,427
Coordinates45.1602400, -93.0888300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
End: Lino Lakes (-93.08883, 45.16024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.27 $8.55
Premium $4.39 $4.79 $9.57
Diesel $4.86 $5.30 $10.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka Mills and Lino Lakes. The current time is 08:52:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.