How far is Vadnais Heights, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Vadnais Heights, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vadnais Heights and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vadnais Heights and Minnetonka Mills.
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Start on Stockdale Road
700 ft · 19 sec · Stockdale Road
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Continue on Edgerton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Edgerton Street
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Turn slight right onto Vadnais Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Vadnais Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rice Street
68 m · 4 sec · Rice Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rice Street
28 m · 2 sec · Rice Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 694 West
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West
640 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olson Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Olson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 5: Minnetonka Boulevard
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Vadnais Heights 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 694 West
Merge slight left
9.38 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Brooklyn Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Vadnais Heights and 13.5 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vadnais Heights and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.7 km).
#1 Vadnais Heights
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 13,796 |
| Coordinates | 45.0574700, -93.0738300 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
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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