Origin
Albertville, MN
Late night in Albertville on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albertville, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
36m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albertville, MN
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Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albertville, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 29.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I 494, Minnesota State Highway 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 29.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 494. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.8 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 494. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 60th Street Northeast.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (60th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
60th Street Northeast
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast
Turn right onto CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 494 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MN 7 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| I 494 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 61st Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 101 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 13.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertville, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 60th Street Northeast
205 ft
·
12 sec
·
60th Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto Main Avenue Northeast
192 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Avenue Northeast
4
Turn right onto CR 37
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
61st Street Northeast
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
6
Merge onto I 94
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 216
Toward I 494 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 494
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto MN 7
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
11
Turn left onto CR 101
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Minnetonka, MN
Late night in Minnetonka on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albertville, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 29.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 494, Minnesota State Highway 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Albertville, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (60th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 37 / 61st Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Albertville, MN to Minnetonka, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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