Origin
Victoria, MN
Late night in Victoria on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Victoria, MN to Minnetonka, 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
14m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Victoria, MN
Franco Monsalvo
Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
Victoria to Minnetonka is 9.9 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Minnesota State Highway 7, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, connecting two familiar suburban communities. Expect a straightforward journey that’s more about efficient travel than scenic discovery. It’s a practical route for anyone needing to get from point A to point B quickly without much fuss. Consider this an easy add-on to a larger trip or a simple commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Arboretum Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Hazeltine Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| County Road 101 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Victoria Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victoria, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on CR 11
79 ft
·
4 sec
·
Victoria Drive
2
Turn right onto MN 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Arboretum Boulevard
3
Continue on MN 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto MN 41
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Hazeltine Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto MN 7
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
6
Turn right onto CR 101
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 101
7
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 5 / Arboretum Boulevard
Turn right onto MN 5 / Arboretum Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard
Turn left onto MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn right onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Turn right onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.95 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Minnetonka on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of it on highway. You’ll encounter about 4.2 miles as the longest uninterrupted stretch on Minnesota State Highway 7. The drive begins with local roads before transitioning to more substantial roadways like Arboretum Boulevard and Hazeltine Boulevard. While not a high-speed interstate, it provides a steady pace for most of the journey. The road character is generally practical, designed for efficient travel between these two Minnesota locations.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MN 5 / Arboretum Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MN 5 / Arboretum Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (MN 5 / Arboretum Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (MN 41 / Hazeltine Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Navigation decision point.
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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