How far is Minnetonka Mills, MN from Vadnais Heights, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Vadnais Heights, MN is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 Vadnais Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills and Vadnais Heights.
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Start on Shady Oak Road
98 m · 12 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 169 North
1039 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55 East
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1935 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 49: Rice Street
1412 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street
70 m · 4 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
107 m · 7 sec · Rice Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Vadnais Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · West Vadnais Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto West Vadnais Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Vadnais Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Edgerton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Edgerton Street
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Continue on Stockdale Road
700 ft · 19 sec · Stockdale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stockdale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka Mills and Vadnais Heights.
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 694 East
Merge slight left
9.33 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Minnetonka Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vadnais Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka Mills to Vadnais Heights?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Minnetonka Mills and 13.4 miles from Vadnais Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka Mills and Vadnais Heights. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.7 km).
#1 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vadnais Heights
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 13,796 |
| Coordinates | 45.0574700, -93.0738300 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vadnais Heights (-93.07383, 45.05747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
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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