How far is Virginia, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Virginia, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia and Minnetonka.
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Start on Chestnut Street
889 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West
1.4 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1299 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
7.8 mi · 12 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 Virginia 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.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Virginia and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Virginia and 109.1 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.98 one way or $53.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Virginia and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Sandstone
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 Sandstone.
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 186.16 mi (299.59 km).
#1 Virginia
City in St.
| Population | 8,299 |
| Coordinates | 47.5232600, -92.5365700 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $26.98 | $53.96 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
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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