How far is Shorewood, IL from Minnetonka, MN?
The driving distance from Shorewood, IL to Minnetonka, MN is about 436 miles (701.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 355.2 miles (571.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shorewood and Minnetonka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood and Minnetonka.
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Start on Summer Street
551 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
720 ft · 20 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Brook Forest Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Brook Forest Avenue
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Continue on Division Street
5.5 mi · 11 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
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Continue on East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn right onto North Lake Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa
3054 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 24 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
21 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH S
1757 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Shopiere Road
2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road
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Turn left onto County Highway J
5.8 mi · 9 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto East Avalon Road
1862 ft · 35 sec · East Avalon Road
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Take the ramp slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
51.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
174.1 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
3151 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
837 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
1720 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 100 South
1468 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
832 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 7 West
1299 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
7.8 mi · 12 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Turn left onto County Road 101
73 m · 11 sec · County Road 101
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 101
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shorewood and Minnetonka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
174 mi · 03h 12m
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 Shorewood and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shorewood to Minnetonka?
The road trip is about 436 miles (701.7 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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 217.8 miles from Shorewood and 218.2 miles from Minnetonka.
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 80.8 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 $58.04 one way or $116.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shorewood and Mostly Sunny near Minnetonka.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood and Minnetonka. Straight-line distance: 355.15 mi (571.56 km).
#1 Shorewood
Village in Illinois
| Population | 17,495 |
| Coordinates | 41.5200300, -88.2017300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 55,370 |
| Coordinates | 44.9133000, -93.5032900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetonka (-93.50329, 44.9133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 702 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $58.04 | $116.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.45 | $130.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.63 | $143.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.63 | $163.26 |
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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