Origin
New Ulm, MN
Afternoon in New Ulm on Monday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
81.7 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Ulm, MN
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Minnetonka, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway, 7th North Street, Highway 14 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
40.8 miles from New Ulm, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 81.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hazeltine Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ulm, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on Center Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Street
2
Turn left onto North Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
3
Turn right onto 7th North Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
7th North Street
4
Continue on US Highway 14
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US Highway 14
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 14
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
US Highway 14
6
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
30 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 14
7
Turn right
13 mi
·
15 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
10 mi
·
11 min
10
Keep slight right
18 mi
·
21 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MN 41: Chestnut Street
12
Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
13
Continue on State Highway 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 41
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 41
15
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
State Highway 41
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 41
17
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
State Highway 41
18
Continue on Hazeltine Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hazeltine Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
20
Turn right onto County Road 101
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 101
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 40.8 miles from New Ulm, MN, or about 44m into the drive.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
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 New Ulm, 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 New Ulm, MN
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Ulm, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from New Ulm, MN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.8 miles from New Ulm, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$11.69 one way
$23.37 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| premium | $4.39 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
39°F
Plymouth, MN
41 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
1 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
1h 28m 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 New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broadway, 7th North Street, Highway 14. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from New Ulm, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.69 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.
The drive from New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Ulm, MN to Minnetonka, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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