How far is Minnetonka, MN from Ramsey, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Ramsey, MN is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.11 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.17 mi
38.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.11 mi
Kilometers
50.07 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Ramsey
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
New Hope
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Minnetonka
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Ramsey
15.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Ramsey.

  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

    18.4 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    45 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    133 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 10 West, US 169 North

    9 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 10 West, US 169 North

    681 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    30 m · 2 sec · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Ramsey Boulevard Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jaspar Street Northwest

    1044 ft · 51 sec · Jaspar Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 160th Lane Northwest

    1344 ft · 59 sec · 160th Lane Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    124 m · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
18.7 mi · 60%
Minnesota State Highway 7
5.53 mi · 18%
US 10 West
3.05 mi · 10%
Ramsey Boulevard Northwest
2.3 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.68 mi · 2%
County Road 101
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 169 North

Merge slight right

18.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 22m from Minnetonka
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minnetonka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ramsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Ramsey?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Minnetonka and 15.5 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minnetonka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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 New Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 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 9.1 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 6.7 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 New Hope.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 24.17 mi (38.9 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Ramsey

#2 Ramsey

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population28,523
Coordinates45.2611000, -93.4500000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Ramsey (-93.45, 45.2611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.85
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.93 $7.85
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.31 $8.63
Premium $4.39 $4.83 $9.66
Diesel $4.86 $5.35 $10.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Ramsey. The current time is 03:26:23.

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.