Origin
Virginia, MN
Afternoon in Virginia on Monday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
214.1 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Virginia, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 214.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 2nd Avenue West, the route, I 35 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.62 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
107 miles from Virginia, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 214.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 2nd Avenue West 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Virginia, MN to Minnetonka, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 2nd Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 694 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 100 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 7 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 7 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 2nd Avenue West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 2nd Avenue West
3
At the end of the road, turn left
3.9 mi
·
5 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
5
Exit the roundabout
37 mi
·
43 min
6
Take the exit slight right
15 mi
·
19 min
7
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
7 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 35 South
9
Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 35 South
10
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W: Minneapolis
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 694 West
13
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 100
15
Continue straight
9.5 mi
·
11 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MN 7 West
17
Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
18
Turn left onto County Road 101
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 101
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107 miles from Virginia, MN, or about 1h 37m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
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 Virginia, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Virginia, MN
This is one driving day of about 214.1 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Virginia, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107 mi from Virginia, MN · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107 miles from Virginia, 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
$30.62 one way
$61.25 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| premium | $4.39 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.57 | $95.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.48 | $10.28 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.97 | $13.70 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Monday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
3h 15m 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 Virginia, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 214.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 2nd Avenue West, the route, I 35 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 miles from Virginia, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Virginia, MN to Minnetonka, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Virginia, MN to Minnetonka, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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