Minnetonka, MN Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Minnetonka, MN is a local road trip base with 14 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 208-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Minnetonka, MN spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

207.6 mi

Hibbing, MN

Quickest Drive

14m

Edina, MN

Plan Around Minnetonka, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Minnetonka, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Detroit Lakes, MN to Minnetonka, MN 198.4 mi · 3h 52m Grand Rapids, MN to Minnetonka, MN 177.6 mi · 3h 44m Montevideo, MN to Minnetonka, MN 112.5 mi · 2h 27m Lake Elmo, MN to Minnetonka, MN 38.2 mi · 55m

Continue From Minnetonka, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN 207.6 mi · 4h 15m Minnetonka, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN 199.3 mi · 3h 53m Minnetonka, MN to Grand Rapids, MN 178 mi · 3h 44m Minnetonka, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN 19.2 mi · 27m

Trips from Minnetonka, MN

Minnetonka, MN to Hibbing, MN

207.6 mi 4h 15m

Minnetonka, MN to Detroit Lakes, MN

199.3 mi 3h 53m

Minnetonka, MN to Grand Rapids, MN

178 mi 3h 44m

Minnetonka, MN to Brooklyn Park, MN

19.2 mi 27m

Minnetonka, MN to Minneapolis, MN

16.9 mi 22m

Minnetonka, MN to Crystal, MN

14.9 mi 22m

Minnetonka, MN to Edina, MN

9.3 mi 14m

Driving from Minnetonka, MN

Expect an average of 92 miles and about 1h 54m behind the wheel when leaving Minnetonka, MN. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 208 miles (4h 15m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Minnetonka, MN most often head toward Hibbing, MN (207.6 mi, 4h 15m), Detroit Lakes, MN (199.3 mi, 3h 53m), Grand Rapids, MN (178 mi, 3h 44m), Brooklyn Park, MN (19.2 mi, 27m), and Minneapolis, MN (16.9 mi, 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 92-mile trip from Minnetonka, MN, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Minnetonka, MN and 7 routes heading into Minnetonka, MN, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 208 miles.

The longest mapped route from Minnetonka, MN covers 208 miles and takes approximately 4h 15m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Minnetonka, MN runs about 92 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 92-mile trip from Minnetonka, MN costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Minnetonka, MN include Hibbing, MN, Detroit Lakes, MN, Grand Rapids, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.