How far is Minnetonka, MN from Richfield, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Richfield, MN is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Richfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Richfield.
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
58 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 53: 66th Street
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto West 66th Street
2636 ft · 1 min · West 66th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 66th Street
36 m · 4 sec · West 66th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 66th Street
870 ft · 22 sec · West 66th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 66th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Richfield.
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
4.79 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minnetonka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Richfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Richfield?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Minnetonka and 6.5 miles from Richfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.61 one way or $3.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 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 Richfield.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Richfield. Straight-line distance: 10.98 mi (17.67 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 Richfield
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 36,237 |
| Coordinates | 44.8833000, -93.2830000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richfield (-93.283, 44.8833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.61 | $3.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
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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