How far is Cambridge, MN from Chaska, MN?
The driving distance from Cambridge, MN to Chaska, MN is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Chaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Chaska.
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Start on 1st Avenue West
1 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue West
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Take the ramp right
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
1475 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
49 m · 3 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
16 m · 2 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Chaska.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cambridge and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Chaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Chaska?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 34.2 miles from Cambridge and 34.3 miles from Chaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cambridge and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Chaska.
Stop Ideas Near Fridley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Chaska. Straight-line distance: 57.17 mi (92 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 45.5727400, -93.2243900 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chaska
City in Minnesota
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 44.7894100, -93.6021800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chaska (-93.60218, 44.78941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.25 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Diesel | $6.13 | $14.82 | $29.65 |
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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