How far is Credit River, MN from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Credit River, MN to Minnetonka, MN is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Credit River and Minnetonka.
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Start on Texas Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Texas Avenue
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1823 ft · 31 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on Dakota Street South
1.3 km · 1 min · Dakota Street South
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Turn left onto 150th Street West
154 m · 14 sec · 150th Street West
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Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
2644 ft · 51 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Park Drive
31 m · 3 sec · South Park Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Drive
3190 ft · 1 min · South Park Drive
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Turn right onto Highway 13 South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 13 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 169, CH 101
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
3262 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
1292 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1154 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.7 mi · 4 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn left onto County Road 101
73 m · 11 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 Credit River 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.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
4.78 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.
Sunny leaving Credit River and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Credit River to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Credit River and 11.9 miles from Minnetonka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Credit River and Sunny near Minnetonka.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden Prairie.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Credit River and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).
#1 Credit River
Urban township in Scott County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 5,585 |
| Coordinates | 44.6744100, -93.3791100 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
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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