How far is Minnetonka, MN from Champlin, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Champlin, MN is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 and Champlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Champlin.
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Start on County Road 101
859 ft · 26 sec · County Road 101
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Continue on County Road 101
1049 ft · 33 sec · County Road 101
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Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.1 mi · 3 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
3.5 mi · 5 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn left onto US 169 North
1529 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Dean Avenue East
1960 ft · 58 sec · Dean Avenue East
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Turn right onto Independence Avenue North
121 m · 19 sec · Independence Avenue North
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Turn right onto Richardson Avenue East
9 m · 1 sec · Richardson Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richardson Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Champlin.
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.
US 169 North
Merge slight right
17.3 mi · 00h 22m
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 Snow Showers leaving Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Champlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Champlin?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Minnetonka and 12 miles from Champlin.
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 4.2 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Minnetonka and Chance Snow Showers near Champlin.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Champlin. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.75 km).
#1 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Champlin
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
| Population | 25,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.1888500, -93.3974500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Champlin (-93.39745, 45.18885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
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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