How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Otsego, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Otsego, MN is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and Otsego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Otsego.
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Start on Shady Oak Road
98 m · 17 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 North
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1251 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: River Road
1774 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto River Road Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Parrish Avenue Northeast
1421 ft · 37 sec · Parrish Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 85th Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · 85th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 85th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Otsego.
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.
I 494 North
Merge slight left
9.92 mi · 00h 12m
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 Minnetonka Mills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Otsego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Otsego?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 13.6 miles from Otsego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Otsego.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
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 Maple Grove.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Otsego. Straight-line distance: 24.14 mi (38.85 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Otsego
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 18,887 |
| Coordinates | 45.2741300, -93.5913500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otsego (-93.59135, 45.27413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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