How far is Minnetonka, MN from Waseca, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Waseca, MN is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Waseca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Waseca.
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Start on County Road 101
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 101
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Turn right
1080 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1 km · 1 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Market Boulevard
1824 ft · 44 sec · Market Boulevard
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Continue on Great Plains Boulevard
3166 ft · 1 min · Great Plains Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 212 West
1299 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway
1919 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 11
94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway
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Continue on County Road 40
3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40
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Turn left onto County Road 11
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11
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Continue on 2nd Street West
1295 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West
30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West
2504 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street West
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Turn right onto Broadway Street South
1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South
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Continue on Helena Boulevard
147 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Helena Boulevard
41 m · 3 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Helena Boulevard
7.6 mi · 10 min · Helena Boulevard
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 13
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 13
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 13
37 m · 2 sec · State Highway 13
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 13
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
2337 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 13
25.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North State Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Waseca.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 13
Continue on State Highway 13
25.4 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minnetonka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Waseca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Waseca?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
New Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Minnetonka and 33.2 miles from Waseca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 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 Waseca.
Stop Ideas Near New Prague
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Prague.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Waseca. Straight-line distance: 57.73 mi (92.91 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 Waseca
City in Minnesota
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 44.0777400, -93.5074400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waseca (-93.50744, 44.07774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
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
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