How far is East Bethel, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?

The driving distance from East Bethel, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.22 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.63 mi
46.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.63 mi
Kilometers
46.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.22 mi
Kilometers
58.29 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in East Bethel
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bethel
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Minnetonka Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Bethel
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fridley
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

From East Bethel
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Minnetonka Mills
18.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Bethel and Minnetonka Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bethel and Minnetonka Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Viking Boulevard Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Viking Boulevard Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward CR 22 West, MN 65 South

    963 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 55

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West

    640 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Olson Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Bethel and Minnetonka Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 22 West
17.6 mi · 49%
MN 100
6.94 mi · 19%
US 169 South
2.59 mi · 7%
Olson Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 7%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 6%
Minnetonka Boulevard
2.02 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

CR 22 West

Keep slight right

16.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fridley
00h 25m from East Bethel
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Bethel and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Bethel to Minnetonka Mills?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from East Bethel and 18.1 miles from Minnetonka Mills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Bethel and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Fridley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fridley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bethel and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 28.63 mi (46.07 km).

East Bethel

#1 East Bethel

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,102
Coordinates45.3194100, -93.2024500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
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#2 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bethel (-93.20245, 45.31941)
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $3.92 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.39 $5.62 $11.24
Diesel $4.86 $6.23 $12.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Bethel and Minnetonka Mills. The current time is 02:48:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.