How far is Minnetonka, MN from North Mankato, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to North Mankato, MN is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.18 mi
01h 26m
Flight
57.41 mi
92.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.41 mi
Kilometers
92.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.18 mi
Kilometers
106.51 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Mankato
Sun, May 31, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Sun, May 31, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-05-31T09:26
Arrive North Mankato
Sun, May 31, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Blakeley
MN

Township in Scott County, Minnesota

From Minnetonka
33.1 mi
00h 43m
To North Mankato
33.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and North Mankato.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 101

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 101

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1080 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Boulevard

    1824 ft · 44 sec · Market Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Plains Boulevard

    3166 ft · 1 min · Great Plains Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 212 West

    1299 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: New Ulm

    2331 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    2987 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lor Ray Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Lor Ray Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    15 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
42.4 mi · 64%
US 212 West
7.51 mi · 11%
County Road 101
3.78 mi · 6%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 3%
US 14
1.35 mi · 2%
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blakeley
00h 43m from Minnetonka
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Minnetonka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to North Mankato?

The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Blakeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Minnetonka and 33.1 miles from North Mankato.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Minnetonka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Mankato.

Stop Ideas Near Blakeley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blakeley, 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 Blakeley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

66 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

104 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

109 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and North Mankato. Straight-line distance: 57.41 mi (92.4 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
North Mankato

#2 North Mankato

City in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population14,052
Coordinates44.1733000, -94.0338500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: North Mankato (-94.03385, 44.1733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.84 L · about $8.35
Round trip
$16.70
4.68 gal · 17.68 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $8.35 $16.70
Mid-grade $3.92 $9.18 $18.35
Premium $4.39 $10.28 $20.55
Diesel $4.86 $11.38 $22.76

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and North Mankato. The current time is 09:26:24.

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.