How far is Oak Grove, MN from Minnetonka, MN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
37.14 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.76 mi
49.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.14 mi
Kilometers
59.77 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka
Thu, Oct 15, 4:17 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-10-15T15:23
Arrive Minnetonka
Thu, Oct 15, 4:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Osseo
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Oak Grove
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Minnetonka
18.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Minnetonka.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Xavis Street Northwest

    2313 ft · 2 min · Xavis Street Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 201st Avenue Northwest

    1.3 km · 3 min · 201st Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake George Boulevard Northwest

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake George Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Round Lake Boulevard Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 10 West, MN 47 North

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, MN 47 North: Ferry Street

    153 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    94 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North Ferry Street

    2263 ft · 57 sec · North Ferry Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Ferry Street

    18.3 mi · 24 min · South Ferry Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 7

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    913 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 101

    73 m · 11 sec · County Road 101

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ferry Street
18.3 mi · 49%
Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
6.49 mi · 17%
Minnesota State Highway 7
5.26 mi · 14%
Lake George Boulevard Northwest
2.5 mi · 7%
US 10 West
1.54 mi · 4%
201st Avenue Northwest
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Ferry Street

Continue on South Ferry Street

18.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osseo
00h 26m from Oak Grove
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oak Grove and Rain near Minnetonka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Minnetonka?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Oak Grove and 18.9 miles from Minnetonka.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oak Grove and Rain near Minnetonka.

Stop Ideas Near Osseo

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 Osseo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 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 11.9 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 3.8 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 Osseo.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

24 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

77 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

92 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

119 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.51 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Minnesota, United States

Population9,027
Coordinates45.3408000, -93.3269000
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Minnetonka

#2 Minnetonka

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population55,370
Coordinates44.9133000, -93.5032900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.329267, 45.340391)
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.13
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $5.56 $11.13
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.18 $12.36
Premium $5.26 $6.89 $13.79
Diesel $6.14 $8.05 $16.10

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Minnetonka. The current time is 15:23:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.