How far is Minnetonka, MN from Shakopee, MN?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Shakopee, MN is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Shakopee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Shakopee.
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Start on County Road 101
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 101
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Turn right
1080 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
1 km · 1 min · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Market Boulevard
1824 ft · 44 sec · Market Boulevard
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Continue on Great Plains Boulevard
3166 ft · 1 min · Great Plains Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 212 West
1299 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3249 ft · 43 sec
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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 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.
County Road 101
Continue straight
2.11 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka 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 to Shakopee?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Minnetonka and 5.7 miles from Shakopee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka and Mostly Sunny near Shakopee.
Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chanhassen.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Shakopee. Straight-line distance: 8.05 mi (12.95 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 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
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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