How far is Rosemount, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Rosemount, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rosemount and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosemount and Minnetonka Mills.
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Start on 145th Street West
27 m · 7 sec · 145th Street West
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Turn right onto South Robert Trail
1839 ft · 51 sec · South Robert Trail
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Turn slight right
70 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robert Trail
2081 ft · 41 sec · South Robert Trail
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Continue on Robert Trail South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Robert Trail South
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Turn left onto McAndrews Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · McAndrews Road
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Continue on County Road 38
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 38
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Take the ramp slight right toward MN 77 North: Cedar Avenue
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cedar Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Cedar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
973 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
5.8 mi · 7 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 Rosemount 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.
I 494 West
Merge slight left
8.82 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rosemount and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rosemount to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Rosemount and 15 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rosemount and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rosemount and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 20.83 mi (33.53 km).
#1 Rosemount
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,798 |
| Coordinates | 44.7394100, -93.1257700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| 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: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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