How far is Minnetonka, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Minnetonka Mills.
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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
1 km · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 North
1219 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Minnetonka Boulevard
961 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shady Oak Road
98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Minnetonka Mills.
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.
Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn right onto Minnesota State Highway 7
2.05 mi · 00h 03m
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 and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minnetonka Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Hopkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Minnetonka and 2.6 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minnetonka and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Minnetonka Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkins
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 Hopkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 3.57 mi (5.74 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 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth Road (-93.441812, 44.941086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $0.71 | $1.41 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $0.88 | $1.75 |
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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