How far is Minnetonka, MN from Long Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Long Lake, IL is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321 miles (516.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
378.73 mi
07h 08m
Flight
320.99 mi
516.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.99 mi
Kilometers
516.59 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.73 mi
Kilometers
609.51 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Lake
Mon, Aug 24, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Mon, Aug 24, 3:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-08-24T00:59
Arrive Long Lake
Mon, Aug 24, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Minnetonka
189.1 mi
03h 34m
To Long Lake
189.6 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Long Lake.

  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

    6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto CR 5

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West

    646 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East

    2191 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    204.5 mi · 3 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Big Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Big Hollow Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue

    54 m · 8 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on North Augustana Avenue

    689 ft · 31 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street

    601 ft · 26 sec · North Rock Island Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Rock Island Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
266 mi · 70%
I 39
37.2 mi · 10%
US 12 East
31.3 mi · 8%
East Racine Street
16.8 mi · 4%
Minnesota State Highway 7
8.07 mi · 2%
I 394 East
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

205 mi · 03h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.7 mi
321 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
03h 34m from Minnetonka
Leave By
9:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka and Mostly Sunny near Long Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Long Lake?

The road trip is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km) and usually takes 07h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.1 miles from Minnetonka and 189.6 miles from Long Lake.

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

The direct path is about 321 miles (516.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.68 one way or $95.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka and Mostly Sunny near Long Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Long Lake. Straight-line distance: 320.99 mi (516.59 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Long Lake

#2 Long Lake

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,515
Coordinates42.3708500, -88.1275800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Long Lake (-88.12758, 42.37085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.36 gal
50.59 L · about $47.68
Round trip
$95.36
26.72 gal · 101.18 L
Estimated CO2
118.7 kg one way
Round trip: 237.5 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $47.68 $95.36
Mid-grade $3.92 $52.38 $104.77
Premium $4.39 $58.68 $117.35
Diesel $4.86 $64.98 $129.97

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 · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Long Lake. The current time is 00:59:05.

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.