How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Richfield, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Richfield, MN is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka Mills and Richfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Richfield.
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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
3.2 mi · 6 min · Shady Oak Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 62 East
1866 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
58 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 53: 66th Street
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto West 66th Street
2636 ft · 1 min · West 66th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 66th Street
36 m · 4 sec · West 66th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 66th Street
870 ft · 22 sec · West 66th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 66th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Richfield.
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.
Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
4.79 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Minnetonka Mills and Partly Sunny near Richfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Richfield?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 5.8 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 5.8 miles from Richfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Partly Sunny near Richfield.
Stop Ideas Near Edina
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 Edina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Richfield. Straight-line distance: 8.74 mi (14.07 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richfield
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 36,237 |
| Coordinates | 44.8833000, -93.2830000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richfield (-93.283, 44.8833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
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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