How far is Minnetonka, MN from Albertville, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Albertville, MN is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.99 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.6 mi
37.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.6 mi
Kilometers
37.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.99 mi
Kilometers
48.26 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Albertville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Maple Grove
MN

The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Minnetonka
15 mi
00h 18m
To Albertville
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Albertville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Albertville.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 101

    859 ft · 26 sec · County Road 101

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 101

    1049 ft · 33 sec · County Road 101

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7

    1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North

    1219 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud

    3250 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 37, CR 137, CR 19: Albertville

    1259 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 37, CR 137

    1323 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 60th Street Northeast

    159 m · 10 sec · 60th Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 61st Street Northeast

    1174 ft · 30 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast

    59 m · 6 sec · Main Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast

    63 m · 14 sec · 60th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Albertville.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
14.5 mi · 48%
I 494 North
11.5 mi · 38%
Minnesota State Highway 7
2.69 mi · 9%
CR 37
0.49 mi · 2%
County Road 101
0.36 mi · 1%
61st Street Northeast
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Grove
00h 18m from Minnetonka
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Albertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Albertville?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 15 miles from Minnetonka and 15 miles from Albertville.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Albertville.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove

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 Maple Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 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 11.2 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
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Grove.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Albertville. Straight-line distance: 23.6 mi (37.98 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Albertville

#2 Albertville

City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates45.2377400, -93.6544100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Albertville (-93.65441, 45.23774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.57
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.78 $7.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.16 $8.31
Premium $4.39 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $4.86 $5.16 $10.31

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Albertville. The current time is 04:08:13.

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.