Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Morning in Minnetonka Mills on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Lino Lakes, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Lino Lakes, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Lino Lakes, MN covers 30.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, I 694, I 35W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Lino Lakes, MN covers 30.9 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 169 North
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MN 55 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 55 East
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 35W North
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Lake Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward Lake Drive
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| I 694 | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| I 35W | 4 mi | 4m |
| Lake Drive Northeast | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Olson Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 169 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Birch Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Lino Lakes, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
320 ft
·
12 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Turn right onto CR 5
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 169
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MN 55 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto MN 55
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Olson Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto MN 100
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
10
Merge onto I 694
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 41B
Toward I 35W North
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35W
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31B
Toward Lake Drive
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on CH 23
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hodgson Road
17
Turn left onto CR 34
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Birch Street
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Birch Street
19
Continue on CR 34
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Birch Street
20
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
Birch Street
21
Continue on CR 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Birch Street
22
Turn left onto Black Duck Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Duck Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Black Duck Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Minnetonka Mills, MN · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Minnetonka Mills, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lino Lakes, MN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lino Lakes, MN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.51 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lino Lakes, MN
Morning in Lino Lakes on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Minnetonka Mills, MN to Lino Lakes, MN covers 30.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, I 694, I 35W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Minnetonka Mills, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Lino Lakes, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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