How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Elk River, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Elk River, MN is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and Elk River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Elk River.
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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 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 494 North
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
1251 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on US Highway 169
2675 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 169
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Take the exit slight right
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
134 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
1 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue Northwest
80 m · 7 sec · Jackson Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Elk River.
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.
I 494 North
Merge slight left
9.92 mi · 00h 12m
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 Elk River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Elk River?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Corcoran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 14.3 miles from Elk River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Minnetonka Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Elk River.
Stop Ideas Near Corcoran
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corcoran.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Elk River. Straight-line distance: 25.8 mi (41.52 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk River
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,601 |
| Coordinates | 45.3038500, -93.5671800 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk River (-93.56718, 45.30385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
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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