How far is Olmsted County, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Olmsted County, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted County and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted County and Minnetonka.
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Start on the route
548 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight left
1178 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
42 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Eastwood Road Southeast
52 m · 5 sec · Eastwood Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Towne Club Parkway Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Towne Club Parkway Southeast
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Continue on 30th Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 30th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on East Circle Drive Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Circle Drive Northeast
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Continue on 37th Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 4 min · 37th Street Northeast
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Turn right
61 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 52 North, US 63 North
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West: Minneapolis
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
684 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1898 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.7 mi · 4 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn left onto County Road 101
73 m · 11 sec · County Road 101
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olmsted County and Minnetonka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 North
Continue straight
39.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Olmsted County and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted County to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Cannon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Olmsted County and 50.3 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Olmsted County and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Cannon Falls
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 Cannon Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted County and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 83.06 mi (133.68 km).
#1 Olmsted County
County in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 159,298 |
| Coordinates | 44.0037500, -92.4017700 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
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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