Origin
Rosemount, MN
Evening in Rosemount on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosemount, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosemount, MN
Tom Fisk
Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rosemount, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 30.9 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494, Cedar Avenue, McAndrews Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on I 494. 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 41m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Rosemount, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 30.9 miles and takes about 41m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 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 2 miles in near CR 38 / McAndrews Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 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 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CR 38 / McAndrews Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (MN 77 / Cedar Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Turn left onto CR 38 / McAndrews Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 77 / Cedar Avenue
Merge onto MN 77 / Cedar Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 494; MN 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
28 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MN 7 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Cedar Avenue | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| McAndrews Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| County Road 38 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Robert Trail South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Robert Trail | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 101 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemount, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on 145th Street West
87 ft
·
6 sec
·
145th Street West
2
Turn right onto MN 3
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Robert Trail
3
Turn slight right
231 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn straight onto MN 3
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Robert Trail
5
Continue on MN 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Trail South
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 38
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
McAndrews Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 38
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 38
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
9
Merge onto MN 77
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16B
Toward MN 7 West
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto MN 7
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
15
Turn left onto CR 101
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 101
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
Minnetonka, MN
Evening in Minnetonka on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
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
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
41m 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 Rosemount, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 30.9 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, Cedar Avenue, McAndrews Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Rosemount, 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 10 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 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (CR 38 / McAndrews Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (MN 77 / Cedar Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rosemount, MN to Minnetonka, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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