Origin
Montevideo, MN
Afternoon in Montevideo on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montevideo, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
112.5 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Montevideo, MN
Cristiano Junior
Minnetonka, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Connecting Montevideo to Minnetonka, this 112.5-mile journey is an efficient trip across the Minnesota landscape. Expect a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget about $16 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short and straightforward, there is no need to split this over multiple days. Whether you are heading east for business or visiting family, this route provides a direct link between the two communities within the same state. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Montevideo, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will rely primarily on MN 7 and Highway 7 West to navigate the terrain. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a long, uninterrupted 80.4-mile stretch along MN 7. Outside of these primary roads, you will spend a small amount of time transitioning onto 195th Avenue. Because the route is dominated by highway driving, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the journey. The character of the road remains consistent, favoring speed and efficiency over complex navigation or winding local turns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and highway 7 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 8th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North 17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (MN 7 / 195th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 8th Street
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North 17th Street
Turn left onto North 17th Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.6 mi into trip
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~43m in
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MN 7 / 195th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MN 7 / 195th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
84.2 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
95.7 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 7 | 80.4 mi | 1h 43m |
| highway 7 West | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| 195th Avenue | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 7 East | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 4th Avenue Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Black Oak Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 17th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 80.4 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montevideo, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on Eureka Avenue
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Eureka Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 8th Street
275 ft
·
13 sec
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North 8th Street
3
Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Oak Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 17th Street
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 17th Street
5
Turn right onto MN 7
33 mi
·
42 min
·
MN 7
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
195th Avenue
7
Continue on MN 7
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
195th Avenue
8
Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
MN 7
9
Continue on MN 7
10 mi
·
13 min
·
195th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on MN 7
16 mi
·
20 min
·
highway 7 West
11
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue Northwest
12
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 7 East
13
Continue on MN 7; CR 4
11 mi
·
14 min
·
MN 7; CR 4
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
15
Continue on MN 7
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 7
16
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
17
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 7
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 7
19
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 7
Use the none lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 7
21
Continue on MN 7
11 mi
·
15 min
·
MN 7
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 101
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 101
23
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not face the pressure of mandatory stops, as the route is designed to be completed in a single, continuous push. To keep your travel simple, fill up your tank before leaving Montevideo, as your $16 fuel estimate assumes a standard start-to-finish trip. Keep an eye on your speed while transitioning between MN 7 and local segments like 195th Avenue, as road conditions can shift slightly. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Minnetonka exactly when you need to be there, rather than worrying about mid-trip logistics.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Montevideo, MN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnetonka, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Montevideo, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Montevideo, MN
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Montevideo, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on MN 7 for about 80.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.2 mi from Montevideo, MN · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Montevideo, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MN 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.4 miles.
Arriving in Minnetonka, MN
The final approach into Minnetonka, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Minnetonka, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.09 one way
$32.18 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $17.37 | $34.73 |
| premium | $4.39 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.81 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Minnetonka on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Albertville, MN
56 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
2h 27m 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 Montevideo, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 7, highway 7 West, 195th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Montevideo, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.09 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 straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North 17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (MN 7 / 195th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Montevideo, MN to Minnetonka, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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