How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Chanhassen, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chanhassen, MN is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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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 Minnetonka Mills and Chanhassen.
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Start on Shady Oak Road
3037 ft · 1 min · Shady Oak Road
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Continue on Shady Oak Road
2410 ft · 1 min · Shady Oak Road
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
3.8 mi · 5 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn left onto County Road 101
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 101
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Turn right
1080 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West 78th Street
1612 ft · 44 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 Minnetonka Mills 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.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
3.84 mi · 00h 05m
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 Rain Showers leaving Minnetonka Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Chanhassen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Chanhassen?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Minnetonka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 4.6 miles from Chanhassen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Minnetonka Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Chanhassen.
Stop Ideas Near Minnetonka
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 Minnetonka.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Chanhassen. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.22 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
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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