How far is Fridley, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Fridley, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fridley and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fridley and Minnetonka Mills.
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Start on Mississippi Street Northeast
1263 ft · 35 sec · Mississippi Street Northeast
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Keep slight left
15 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mississippi Street Northeast
1299 ft · 38 sec · Mississippi Street Northeast
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Turn left onto University Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · University Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 West
2115 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West
640 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shady Oak Road
98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fridley and Minnetonka Mills.
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.
MN 100
Continue straight
6.33 mi · 00h 08m
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 Fridley and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fridley to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Golden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Fridley and 8.9 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fridley and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Valley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fridley and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.38 km).
#1 Fridley
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
| Population | 27,857 |
| Coordinates | 45.0860800, -93.2632800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
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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