How far is Minnetonka, MN from Mendota Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Mendota Heights, MN is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Mendota Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Mendota Heights.
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Start on County Road 101
1703 ft · 40 sec · County Road 101
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Turn left onto Excelsior Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Excelsior Boulevard
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Turn right onto Scenic Heights Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Scenic Heights Drive
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Turn left onto Townline Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Townline Road
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Turn straight
138 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
10.8 mi · 14 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 East: Saint Paul
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2433 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Gannon Road
87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road
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Turn left onto Shepard Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Shepard Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South
1454 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Mendota Heights.
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.
Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
10.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Minnetonka and Sunny near Mendota Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Mendota Heights?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Minnetonka and 11.5 miles from Mendota Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minnetonka and Sunny near Mendota Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Mendota Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 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 Mendota Heights
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 11,433 |
| Coordinates | 44.8835800, -93.1382700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendota Heights (-93.13827, 44.88358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
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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