How far is Saint Paul Park, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul Park, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul Park and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul Park and Minnetonka.
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Start on 9th Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Summit Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Summit Avenue
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Turn left onto US 10 West, US 61 North
1952 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, I 494 East
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
18 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 6 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 Saint Paul Park and Minnetonka.
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.
I 494 West
Keep slight left
18 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Paul Park and Chance Snow Showers near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul Park to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Saint Paul Park and 16.3 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Paul Park and Chance Snow Showers near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richfield.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul Park and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.11 km).
#1 Saint Paul Park
Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States
| Population | 5,349 |
| Coordinates | 44.8421900, -92.9913200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
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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