How far is Anoka, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Anoka, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anoka and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anoka and Minnetonka Mills.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
24 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1496 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Ferry Street
17.6 mi · 24 min · South Ferry Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shady Oak Road
98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anoka and Minnetonka Mills.
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.
South Ferry Street
Turn left onto South Ferry Street
17.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Anoka and Partly Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anoka to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Anoka and 10.1 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Anoka and Partly Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anoka and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.86 km).
#1 Anoka
City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota
| Population | 17,517 |
| Coordinates | 45.1977400, -93.3871800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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