How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Shakopee, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Shakopee, MN is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
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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 Shakopee.
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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
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 17: Powers Boulevard
1517 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Powers Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Powers Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pioneer Trail
3254 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Trail
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Turn left onto Bluff Creek Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bluff Creek Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Flying Cloud Drive
51 m · 3 sec · Flying Cloud Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Flying Cloud Drive
1771 ft · 28 sec · Flying Cloud Drive
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
900 ft · 34 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
89 m · 17 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto Holmes Street South
106 m · 16 sec · Holmes Street South
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Shakopee.
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 South
Merge slight left
5.18 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka Mills and Mostly Sunny near Shakopee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Shakopee?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.8 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 8.8 miles from Shakopee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka Mills and Mostly Sunny near Shakopee.
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.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Shakopee. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.26 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shakopee
A city in Scott County, Minnesota.
| Population | 43,020 |
| Coordinates | 44.7980200, -93.5269000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shakopee (-93.5269, 44.79802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
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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