How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Savage, MN?

The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Savage, MN is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
18.19 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.33 mi
19.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.33 mi
Kilometers
19.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.19 mi
Kilometers
29.28 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savage
Tue, May 5, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Minnetonka Mills
Tue, May 5, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minnetonka Mills
2026-05-05T03:53
Arrive Savage
Tue, May 5, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Minnetonka Mills
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
Eden Prairie
MN

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

From Minnetonka Mills
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Savage
9.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Savage.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Oak Road

    98 m · 12 sec · Shady Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 169 South

    718 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 BUS, MN 13, CR 101

    647 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 13

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2863 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 South
10.7 mi · 59%
MN 13
5.26 mi · 29%
Minnetonka Boulevard
2.02 mi · 11%
US 169 BUS
0.12 mi · 1%
Shady Oak Road
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US 169 South

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden Prairie
00h 12m from Minnetonka Mills
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka Mills and Mostly Sunny near Savage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Savage?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 9.1 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 9.1 miles from Savage.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Mostly Sunny near Savage.

Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie

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 Eden Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 4.9 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 Eden Prairie.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

25 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

80 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Savage. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.84 km).

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#1 Minnetonka Mills

A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population50,117
Coordinates44.9410700, -93.4419000
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Savage

#2 Savage

City in Minnesota

Population32,858
Coordinates44.7791300, -93.3363400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
End: Savage (-93.33634, 44.77913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.57
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.28 $4.57
Mid-grade $3.92 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.39 $2.81 $5.62
Diesel $4.86 $3.11 $6.23

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Minnetonka Mills and Savage. The current time is 03:53:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.