How far is Golden Valley, MN from Chanhassen, MN?
The driving distance from Golden Valley, MN to Chanhassen, MN is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Valley and Chanhassen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Valley and Chanhassen.
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Start on Lilac Drive North
2 m · 1 sec · Lilac Drive North
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Continue on Unity Avenue North
1.2 km · 3 min · Unity Avenue North
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Continue on Greenview Lane
117 m · 19 sec · Greenview Lane
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Turn right onto Toledo Avenue North
146 m · 26 sec · Toledo Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Duluth Street
1197 ft · 42 sec · Duluth Street
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Turn left onto MN 100 South
71 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 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 right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Chanhassen Road
144 m · 15 sec · Chanhassen Road
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Turn left onto West 78th Street
1663 ft · 48 sec · West 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Valley and Chanhassen.
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 South
Merge slight left
7.09 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Golden Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chanhassen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Valley to Chanhassen?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Edina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Golden Valley and 9.5 miles from Chanhassen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Golden Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chanhassen.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Valley and Chanhassen. Straight-line distance: 13.52 mi (21.76 km).
#1 Golden Valley
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 179 |
| Coordinates | 45.0096900, -93.3491200 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chanhassen
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 26,546 |
| Coordinates | 44.8621900, -93.5307900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chanhassen (-93.53079, 44.86219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.29 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $5.32 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
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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