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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.24 mi
00h 29m
Flight
17.93 mi
28.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.93 mi
Kilometers
28.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.24 mi
Kilometers
32.58 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka Mills
Mon, May 4, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Anoka
Mon, May 4, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anoka
2026-05-04T10:13
Arrive Minnetonka Mills
Mon, May 4, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anoka
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New Hope
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

From Anoka
10.1 mi
00h 14m
To Minnetonka Mills
10.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1496 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ferry Street

    17.6 mi · 24 min · South Ferry Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road

  7. 7

    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.

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ferry Street
17.6 mi · 87%
Minnetonka Boulevard
2.02 mi · 10%
East Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
CR 5
0.23 mi · 1%
Shady Oak Road
0.06 mi
3rd Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 14m from Anoka
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 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 8.4 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 7.5 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 New Hope.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

18 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anoka and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.86 km).

Anoka

#1 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
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: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.7 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.42 gal · 5.4 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Minnesota · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Anoka and Minnetonka Mills. The current time is 10:13:56.

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.