How far is Waseca, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Waseca, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waseca and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waseca and Minnetonka.
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Start on North State Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
25.4 mi · 35 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
2337 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 13
41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 13
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 13
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Helena Boulevard
7.6 mi · 10 min · Helena Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Helena Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Helena Boulevard
148 m · 8 sec · Helena Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
1388 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 41, CR 78: Chaska
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
2253 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
2939 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
2526 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 41
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Continue on Hazeltine Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hazeltine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
4.2 mi · 6 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn right onto County Road 101
36 m · 2 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 Waseca 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Waseca and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waseca to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 32.7 miles from Waseca and 32.7 miles from Minnetonka.
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 7.8 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waseca and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near New Prague
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 New Prague.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waseca and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 57.73 mi (92.91 km).
#1 Waseca
City in Minnesota
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 44.0777400, -93.5074400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
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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