Connecting Montevideo to Minnetonka, this 112.5-mile journey is an efficient trip across the Minnesota landscape. Expect a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget about $16 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short and straightforward, there is no need to split this over multiple days. Whether you are heading east for business or visiting family, this route provides a direct link between the two communities within the same state. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Montevideo, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MN 7
80.4 mi
1h 43m
highway 7 West
16.1 mi
20m
195th Avenue
10.3 mi
13m
State Highway 7 East
4.5 mi
6m
4th Avenue Northwest
0.6 mi
1m
Black Oak Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
North 17th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North 8th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MN 7
— 80.4 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montevideo, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
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Start on Eureka Avenue
59 ft·8 sec·Eureka Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 8th Street
275 ft·13 sec·North 8th Street
3
Turn right onto Black Oak Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Black Oak Avenue
4
Turn left onto North 17th Street
426 ft·11 sec·North 17th Street
5
Turn right onto MN 7
33 mi·42 min·MN 7
6
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
156 ft·2 sec·195th Avenue
7
Continue on MN 7
0.1 mi·8 sec·195th Avenue
8
Continue on MN 7
7.9 mi·9 min·MN 7
9
Continue on MN 7
10 mi·13 min·195th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on MN 7
16 mi·20 min·highway 7 West
11
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
0.6 mi·1 min·4th Avenue Northwest
12
Continue on MN 7; MN 22
4.5 mi·6 min·State Highway 7 East
13
Continue on MN 7; CR 4
11 mi·14 min·MN 7; CR 4
14
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
130 ft·2 sec·MN 7
15
Continue on MN 7
9.0 mi·11 min·MN 7
16
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
125 ft·2 sec·MN 7
17
Continue on MN 7
2.5 mi·3 min·MN 7
18
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
185 ft·3 sec·MN 7
19
Continue on MN 7
5.8 mi·7 min·MN 7
20
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
139 ft·2 sec·MN 7
21
Continue on MN 7
11 mi·15 min·MN 7
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 101
117 ft·2 sec·County Road 101
23
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not face the pressure of mandatory stops, as the route is designed to be completed in a single, continuous push. To keep your travel simple, fill up your tank before leaving Montevideo, as your $16 fuel estimate assumes a standard start-to-finish trip. Keep an eye on your speed while transitioning between MN 7 and local segments like 195th Avenue, as road conditions can shift slightly. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Minnetonka exactly when you need to be there, rather than worrying about mid-trip logistics.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Montevideo, MN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.4 miles.
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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 13m 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
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 Montevideo, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Montevideo, MN
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Montevideo, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MN 7 for about 80.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 95.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 8th Street
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|North 17th Street
Turn left onto North 17th Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.6 mi into trip|~43m in|MN 7 / 195th Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MN 7 / 195th Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
84.2 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
95.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|MN 7
Enter roundabout onto MN 7
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.74 one way
$33.48 round trip
$3.78/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.07
$18.04
$36.08
premium
$4.53
$20.07
$40.15
diesel
$5.61
$24.84
$49.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.81
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.84
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.75
$7.20
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Montevideo, MN
Night
in Montevideo on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Minnetonka, MN
Night
in Minnetonka on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Hutchinson, MN
56 mi in
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
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
2h 27m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will rely primarily on MN 7 and Highway 7 West to navigate the terrain. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a long, uninterrupted 80.4-mile stretch along MN 7. Outside of these primary roads, you will spend a small amount of time transitioning onto 195th Avenue. Because the route is dominated by highway driving, you can maintain a steady pace throughout the journey. The character of the road remains consistent, favoring speed and efficiency over complex navigation or winding local turns.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.4 mi on MN 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 7 and highway 7 West. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 8th Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Montevideo, MN to Minnetonka, MN is easy. At 2h 27m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North 17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (MN 7 / 195th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,124 ft902 ft
Total Climb
111 ft
Total Descent
232 ft
Highest Point
1,124 ft
~32.1 mi in
Elevation Range
222 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 112.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 80.4 miles on MN 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North 17th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (MN 7 / 195th Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minnetonka, MN before heading back.
