How far is Chaska, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Chaska, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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.
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 Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chaska and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaska and Minnetonka.
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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 · 20 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
2939 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 41
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 41
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 41
2526 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 41
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Continue on Hazeltine Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hazeltine Boulevard
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
4.2 mi · 6 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn right onto County Road 101
36 m · 2 sec · County Road 101
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chaska and Minnetonka.
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.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
4.23 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chaska and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chaska to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Chaska and 5.9 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chaska and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shorewood.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chaska and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 9.84 mi (15.83 km).
#1 Chaska
City in Minnesota
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 44.7894100, -93.6021800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 101 (-93.503348, 44.913301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
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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