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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.47 mi
01h 36m
Flight
57.73 mi
92.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.73 mi
Kilometers
92.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.47 mi
Kilometers
106.97 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waseca
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka
Thu, Apr 23, 11:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Waseca
Thu, Apr 23, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
New Prague
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Minnetonka
33.2 mi
00h 48m
To Waseca
33.2 mi
00h 48m

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
20 to 25 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 101

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 101

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1080 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Boulevard

    1824 ft · 44 sec · Market Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Plains Boulevard

    3166 ft · 1 min · Great Plains Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 212 West

    1299 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1919 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    94 m · 5 sec · County Road 11

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jonathan Carver Parkway

    34 m · 2 sec · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Jonathan Carver Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jonathan Carver Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 40

    3057 ft · 56 sec · County Road 40

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd Street West

    1295 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street West

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Street West

    30 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street West

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Street West

    2504 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway Street South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South

  20. 20

    Continue on Helena Boulevard

    147 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Helena Boulevard

    41 m · 3 sec · Helena Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Helena Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Helena Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 13

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 13

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 13

    37 m · 2 sec · State Highway 13

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 13

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  28. 28

    Continue on 4th Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest

  29. 29

    Continue on 4th Street Southwest

    2337 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 13

    25.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 13

  31. 31

    Continue on North State Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
30.9 mi · 46%
Helena Boulevard
7.76 mi · 12%
US 212 West
7.51 mi · 11%
County Road 11
5.45 mi · 8%
County Road 101
3.78 mi · 6%
Jonathan Carver Parkway
2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Prague
00h 48m from Minnetonka
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Prague, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Prague.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

56 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

82 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Waseca. Straight-line distance: 57.73 mi (92.91 km).

Minnetonka

#1 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Waseca

City in Minnesota

Population8,835
Coordinates44.0777400, -93.5074400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
End: Waseca (-93.50744, 44.07774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $8.39
Round trip
$16.77
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Minnetonka and Waseca. The current time is 08:09:22.

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.