Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Lino Lakes, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lino Lakes, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the heart of Minneapolis to the northern suburbs of Lino Lakes, this 20.6-mile trip is an ideal day outing. You can expect to reach your destination in about 32 minutes, making it an efficient commute or a brief getaway. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should comfortably cover this short distance, as no overnight stay is required. The route keeps you entirely within the Midwest, moving from the urban center of Minnesota into a more suburban landscape. Because of the quick turnaround time, this journey offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. It is a straightforward, practical path that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Lake Drive Northeast | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Birch Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Black Duck Drive | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Hodgson Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Lino Lakes, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Continue on CR 152
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 35W North
4
Merge onto I 35W
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35W
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31B
Toward Lake Drive
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on CH 23
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Drive Northeast
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hodgson Road
12
Turn left onto CR 34
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Birch Street
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Birch Street
14
Continue on CR 34
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Birch Street
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 34
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
Birch Street
16
Continue on CR 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Birch Street
17
Turn left onto Black Duck Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Duck Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Black Duck Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35W North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Lake Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B
Toward Lake Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lino Lakes, MN
Late night in Lino Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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?
This drive features a mixed profile that balances high-speed efficiency with local navigation. You will spend roughly 59% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I-35W to cover the bulk of the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 12.1-mile run on I-35W, where you can settle into a steady cruising pace. As you transition off the interstate, the route shifts onto Lake Drive Northeast and Birch Street, bringing you into a more local, neighborhood-focused driving environment. Expect the road personality to change from the fast-paced flow of a major artery to the slower, more controlled pace of suburban surface streets.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Minneapolis, MN
Full guide →Minneapolis is a city of about 430,000 people (2019) and the largest city in Minnesota. Along with neighboring Saint Paul, it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolitan area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on I 35W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lino Lakes, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lino Lakes, 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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