Lake Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka (Dakota: Mní iá Tháŋka) is a lake located about 16 miles (26 km) west-southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Orono is where it stands. The first name on our list around it is U.S. Bank Stadium, 15 mi away.
A lake inside Orono
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 55" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Minnetonka is the nearest base
Minnetonka is 5 miles east, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Use the months below to time a visit to Lake Minnetonka.
Lake Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka (Dakota: Mní iá Tháŋka) is a lake located about 16 miles (26 km) west-southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lake Minnetonka has about 23 named bays and areas. The lake lies within Hennepin and Carver counties and is surrounded by 14 incorporated municipalities. At 14,528 acres (5,879 ha), it is Minnesota's ninth largest lake.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 23 square miles
- Elevation
- 928 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 34K a year
Where to stay near Lake Minnetonka
Lodging nearby is in Minneapolis (92) and Bloomington (60).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Target Field
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Valleyfair
- 5Grand Casino Arena
- 6Bde Maka Ska
- 7Nickelodeon Universe
- 8Fort Snelling
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Minnetonka | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orono | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 8,301 | $1,005K | A− |
| Minneapolis | 15 mi east | 20 min | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| Eden Prairie | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 campground | 63,075 | $474K | B |
| Shakopee | 12 mi south | 20 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 49,366 | $375K | B− |
| Minnetonka | 5 mi east | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 53,969 | $476K | B− |
| Plymouth | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 8 8 hotels | 78,942 | $491K | B+ |
| Chanhassen | 6 mi south | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 25,748 | $566K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Within 23 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw115 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
214 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
317 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
411 mi Theme parkValleyfair
523 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
612 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
717 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
819 mi LandmarkFort SnellingPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Lake Minnetonka: the answers
Is Lake Minnetonka in Orono?
Yes. It’s inside Orono, MN.
When is the best time to visit Lake Minnetonka?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Minnetonka?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lake Minnetonka?
Minneapolis (15 mi, 92 places to stay), Bloomington (14 mi, 60 places to stay) and Eden Prairie (8 mi, 16 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Orono
Be the first to share a tip in Orono’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.