How far is Minnetonka, MN from Oak Park Heights, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Oak Park Heights, MN is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
41.07 mi
00h 57m
Flight
35.67 mi
57.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.07 mi
Kilometers
66.09 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Oak Park Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From Minnetonka
20.5 mi
00h 28m
To Oak Park Heights
20.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Oak Park Heights.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W North

    1258 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36

    1758 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1359 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 36

    19.4 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Osgood Avenue North

    568 ft · 21 sec · Osgood Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 59th Street North

    710 ft · 19 sec · 59th Street North

  19. 19

    Continue on 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

    1 km · 2 min · 60th Street North (South Frontage Road)

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Penrose Avenue North

    1125 ft · 55 sec · Penrose Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 57th Street North

    22 m · 5 sec · 57th Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36
20 mi · 49%
Minnesota State Highway 7
8.07 mi · 20%
I 35W North
5.07 mi · 12%
I 394 East
2.87 mi · 7%
I 94 East
2 mi · 5%
CR 5
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MN 36

Keep slight right to continue on MN 36

19.4 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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 28m from Minnetonka
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Oak Park Heights?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Minnetonka and 20.6 miles from Oak Park Heights.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Oak Park Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale

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 Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

4 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Oak Park Heights. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.4 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Oak Park Heights

City in Washington County, Minnesota

Population4,973
Coordinates45.0313600, -92.7929800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Oak Park Heights (-92.79298, 45.03136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.35
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.18 $10.35
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.69 $11.37
Premium $4.39 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $4.86 $7.05 $14.11

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Oak Park Heights. The current time is 08:17:02.

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.