How far is Chaska, MN from Apple Valley, MN?
The driving distance from Chaska, MN to Apple Valley, MN is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaska and Apple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaska and Apple Valley.
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Start on West 6th Street
97 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 6th Street
127 m · 22 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
2252 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 78
2540 ft · 42 sec · County Road 78
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Continue on Chestnut Boulevard
2499 ft · 41 sec · Chestnut Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 130th Street West
35 m · 3 sec · 130th Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto 130th Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 130th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East County Road 78
38 m · 3 sec · East County Road 78
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Exit the roundabout onto East County Road 78
1.2 km · 1 min · East County Road 78
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Turn right onto Marschall Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Marschall Road
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Take the exit straight
1558 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on 140th Street Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · 140th Street Northwest
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Continue on 140th Street Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · 140th Street Northeast
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Continue on Egan Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · Egan Drive
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Continue on County Road 42 West
5.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 42 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaska and Apple Valley.
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.
County Road 42 West
Continue on County Road 42 West
5.77 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chaska and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Apple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaska to Apple Valley?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 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?
Prior Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Chaska and 11.9 miles from Apple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $2.86 one way or $5.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chaska and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Apple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Prior Lake
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaska and Apple Valley. Straight-line distance: 19.27 mi (31.02 km).
#1 Chaska
City in Minnesota
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 44.7894100, -93.6021800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apple Valley
A city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
| Population | 54,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.7319100, -93.2177200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: 150th Street West (-93.21772, 44.731938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
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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