Origin
Saint Paul Park, MN
Afternoon in Saint Paul Park on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul Park, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul Park, MN
Adriaan Greyling
Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Paul Park, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 32.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Summit Avenue, US 10 West, I 494 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Avenue | — | — |
| US 10 West | — | — |
| I 494 West | — | — |
| MN 7 West | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
| County Road 101 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Summit Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul Park, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on 9th Avenue
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
9th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 10 West, US 61 North
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 10 West, US 61 North
4
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
2 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, I 494 East
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 494 West, I 494 East
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494 West
7
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
8
Keep slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
9
Keep slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MN 7 West
11
Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
12
Turn left onto County Road 101
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 101
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
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
Afternoon in Minnetonka on Saturday
Local time
3:53 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
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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
32.6 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Summit Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Paul Park, MN to Minnetonka, MN is easy. At 35m 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 Saint Paul Park, MN to Minnetonka, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Paul Park, MN to Minnetonka, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minnetonka, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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