How far is Minnetonka, MN from Vadnais Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Vadnais Heights, MN is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Vadnais Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Vadnais Heights.
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Start on County Road 101
859 ft · 26 sec · County Road 101
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Continue on County Road 101
1049 ft · 33 sec · County Road 101
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 49: Rice Street
1412 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street
70 m · 4 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
107 m · 7 sec · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Vadnais Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · West Vadnais Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto West Vadnais Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Vadnais Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Edgerton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Edgerton Street
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Continue on Stockdale Road
700 ft · 19 sec · Stockdale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stockdale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Vadnais Heights.
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.
CR 5
Merge slight left onto CR 5
9.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Vadnais Heights?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Robbinsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Minnetonka and 15.6 miles from Vadnais Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:04 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 Vadnais Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Robbinsdale
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Vadnais Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.23 mi (37.39 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 Vadnais Heights
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 13,796 |
| Coordinates | 45.0574700, -93.0738300 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vadnais Heights (-93.07383, 45.05747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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