How far is Minnetonka, MN from Shorewood, IL?
The driving distance from Minnetonka, MN to Shorewood, IL is about 440.7 miles (709.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 355.2 miles (571.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnetonka and Shorewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka and Shorewood.
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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
6 mi · 9 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto CR 5
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West
646 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East
2191 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
204.5 mi · 3 hr 45 min
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Continue straight
61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Shorewood, Joliet
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1747 ft · 37 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
675 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
758 ft · 24 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
551 ft · 24 sec · Summer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minnetonka and Shorewood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minnetonka and Mostly Sunny near Shorewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnetonka to Shorewood?
The road trip is about 440.7 miles (709.3 km) and usually takes 08h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.1 miles from Minnetonka and 220.6 miles from Shorewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 355.2 miles (571.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.50 one way or $111.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnetonka and Mostly Sunny near Shorewood.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
Wisconsin Dells
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnetonka and Shorewood. Straight-line distance: 355.15 mi (571.56 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 Shorewood
Village in Illinois
| Population | 17,495 |
| Coordinates | 41.5200300, -88.2017300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shorewood (-88.20173, 41.52003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $60.97 | $121.94 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $68.30 | $136.59 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $75.64 | $151.27 |
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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