Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Hugo, MN
Tom Fisk
Minnetonka to Hugo is 41.8 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I-694 and I-35E, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Minnesota, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the same region. Given the short distance and duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan for mostly highway driving, making it a quick connection between these two Twin Cities suburbs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 694 | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| MN 100 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| I 35E | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Frenchman Road North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Forest Boulevard North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Hugo, MN.
Start on CR 101
Continue on CR 101
Turn right onto MN 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
Take the exit
Merge onto MN 100
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 694
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 14
Continue on CH 8
Turn left onto US 61
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Minnetonka, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto MN 100 toward CR 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E North: Duluth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 14 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.53 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $5.11 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Minnetonka on Saturday
Local time
7:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Hugo on Saturday
Local time
7:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect to be on highways for about 91% of this 41.8-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 11.8 miles, which occurs on I-694. You'll experience mostly highway cruising, with a significant portion of your travel time on I-694 and I-35E. The transition to surface roads will happen towards the end of your drive as you approach Hugo.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 694 and MN 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
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 12 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
304 ft
Total Descent
271 ft
Highest Point
1,008 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Minnetonka, MN and Hugo, MN, road signs point toward Cr 5 and Cr 14 East.
Cr 5
Cr 14 East
Founded 1852
Top landmarks
Founded 1850
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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