How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Chaska, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chaska, MN is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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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
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and Chaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Chaska.
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Start on Shady Oak Road
98 m · 17 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn right onto McGinty Road West
729 ft · 16 sec · McGinty Road West
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
696 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
2434 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
1475 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
49 m · 3 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
16 m · 2 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Chaska.
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 5 West
Keep slight left
7.91 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 Snow Showers leaving Minnetonka Mills and Chance Snow Showers near Chaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Chaska?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 9 miles from Chaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:40 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 Chance Snow Showers around Minnetonka Mills and Chance Snow Showers near Chaska.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
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 Eden Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Chaska. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.07 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chaska
City in Minnesota
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 44.7894100, -93.6021800 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chaska (-93.60218, 44.78941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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