How far is Little Canada, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?

The driving distance from Little Canada, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.57 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.3 mi
29.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.3 mi
Kilometers
29.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.57 mi
Kilometers
37.93 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnetonka Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Little Canada
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Canada
2026-04-18T22:44
Arrive Minnetonka Mills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Canada
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Minneapolis
MN

The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.

From Little Canada
11.7 mi
00h 17m
To Minnetonka Mills
11.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Canada and Minnetonka Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Canada and Minnetonka Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on Labore Road

    18 m · 7 sec · Labore Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1640 ft · 44 sec · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Canada Road East

    664 ft · 25 sec · Little Canada Road East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 35E South

    1202 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2191 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis

    1919 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue

    2367 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South, I 94 West: 11th Avenue

    41 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: 11th Avenue

    127 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    983 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 94 West, MN 55 West

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West

    3151 ft · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 73: Hopkins Crossroad

    1398 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hopkins Crossroad

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Hopkins Crossroad

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Canada and Minnetonka Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 36 West
9.76 mi · 41%
I 394 West
6.7 mi · 28%
I 94 West
2.72 mi · 12%
Hopkins Crossroad
1.9 mi · 8%
Minnetonka Boulevard
1.04 mi · 4%
I 35E South
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 394 West

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minneapolis
00h 17m from Little Canada
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Little Canada and Chance Snow Showers near Minnetonka Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Canada to Minnetonka Mills?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Little Canada and 11.8 miles from Minnetonka Mills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Little Canada and Chance Snow Showers near Minnetonka Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minneapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 0.8 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minneapolis.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

6 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

73 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

106 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Canada and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 18.3 mi (29.45 km).

Little Canada

#1 Little Canada

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population10,335
Coordinates45.0269100, -93.0877200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
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#2 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Canada (-93.08772, 45.02691)
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.39 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.86 $4.04 $8.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Canada and Minnetonka Mills. The current time is 22:44:08.

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