How far is Minnetonka, MN from Oak Grove, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Oak Grove, MN is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
37.12 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.76 mi
49.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.12 mi
Kilometers
59.74 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-10-15T17:29
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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

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
Osseo
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Minnetonka
18.5 mi
00h 29m
To Oak Grove
18.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Oak Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Oak Grove.

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 169 North

    1529 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    18.8 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 10 East, MN 47 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 9: Round Lake Boulevard

    2036 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake George Boulevard Northwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest

    2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Oak Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
19.1 mi · 51%
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
6.8 mi · 18%
Minnesota State Highway 7
5.53 mi · 15%
Lake George Boulevard Northwest
2.5 mi · 7%
US 10 East
1.21 mi · 3%
201st Avenue Northwest
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Merge slight right

18.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osseo
00h 29m from Minnetonka
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Minnetonka and Rain Showers near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Minnetonka and 18.6 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Minnetonka and Rain Showers near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Osseo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Osseo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.51 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population9,027
Coordinates45.3408000, -93.3269000
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Oak Grove (-93.3269, 45.3408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.13
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $5.56 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.18 $12.36
Premium $5.26 $6.89 $13.79
Diesel $6.14 $8.05 $16.10

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Oak Grove. The current time is 17:29:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.