How far is Minnetonka, MN from Grand Rapids, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Grand Rapids, MN is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Grand Rapids.
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Start on County Road 101
859 ft · 26 sec · County Road 101
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Continue on County Road 101
1049 ft · 33 sec · County Road 101
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
1219 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 14 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
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
26.5 mi · 30 min · US Highway 169
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 169
9.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 169
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 169
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 169
51 m · 2 sec · US Highway 169
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 169
835 ft · 13 sec · US Highway 169
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Continue on Minnesota Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Avenue South
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
2754 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue on Voyageur Highway
33.9 mi · 43 min · Voyageur Highway
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Turn left
93 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway
16.1 mi · 30 min · Voyageur Highway
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Continue on South Pokegama Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Pokegama Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
142 m · 13 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 169
Continue on US Highway 169
54.9 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minnetonka and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Onamia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Minnetonka and 89 miles from Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minnetonka and Light Rain Likely near Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Onamia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Onamia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 160.57 mi (258.41 km).
#1 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 11,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.2371700, -93.5302100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Rapids (-93.53021, 47.23717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $22.41 | $44.83 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $27.58 | $55.16 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $30.55 | $61.09 |
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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