How far is Minnetonka, MN from Lino Lakes, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Lino Lakes, MN is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Lino Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Lino Lakes.
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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
6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
1038 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Drive
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Lake Drive Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Northeast
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Turn right onto Hodgson Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hodgson Road
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Turn left onto Birch Street
2802 ft · 50 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
33 m · 2 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1396 ft · 24 sec · Birch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birch Street
29 m · 2 sec · Birch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Birch Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto Black Duck Drive
1.5 km · 4 min · Black Duck Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Black Duck Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Lino Lakes.
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.
CR 5
Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Minnetonka and 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 to Lino Lakes?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Minnetonka and 17.7 miles from Lino Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnetonka and Sunny near Lino Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Center
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 Brooklyn Center.
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Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Lino Lakes. Straight-line distance: 26.47 mi (42.6 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 Lino Lakes
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 22,427 |
| Coordinates | 45.1602400, -93.0888300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lino Lakes (-93.08883, 45.16024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
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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