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Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN

Drive Time

14m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chanhassen, MN, MN

Chanhassen, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Minnetonka Mills, MN, MN

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Minnesota State Highway 7, Chanhassen Road, County Road 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.6 miles from Chanhassen, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Minnesota State Highway 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near CR 101 / County Road 101.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 101 / County Road 101

Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 494 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 494 North
7
8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Minnetonka Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17 Toward Minnetonka Boulevard
6
8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Minnesota State Highway 7 2.7 mi 3m
Chanhassen Road 2 mi 3m
County Road 101 1.7 mi 2m
I 494 1.2 mi 1m
Minnetonka Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
West 78th Street 0.3 mi <1m
CR 101 0.2 mi <1m
Shady Oak Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Minnesota State Highway 7 — 2.7 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Minnetonka Mills, MN.

1

Start on West 78th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West 78th Street
2

Turn left onto MN 101

2.0 mi · 3 min · Chanhassen Road
3

Continue on CR 101

0.2 mi · 24 sec · CR 101
4

Turn left onto CR 101

1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 101
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto MN 7

2.1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota State Highway 7
6

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 494 North Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 494

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 494
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 17 Toward Minnetonka Boulevard Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto CR 5

0.6 mi · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto CR 61

320 ft · 8 sec · Shady Oak Road
12

Arrive at destination

CR 61

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.6 miles from Chanhassen, MN, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 9.2 miles or 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.6 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minnetonka Mills, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chanhassen, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chanhassen, MN

This is one driving day of about 9.2 miles and 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chanhassen, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Minnesota State Highway 7 for about 2.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.6 mi from Chanhassen, MN · 7m into the drive

Downtown Plymouth, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, MN

5 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Plymouth, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Chanhassen, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Minnetonka Mills, MN

The final approach into Minnetonka Mills, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Minnetonka Mills, MN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.32 one way

$2.63 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $1.42 $2.84
premium $4.39 $1.59 $3.18
diesel $5.64 $2.04 $4.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Chanhassen, MN

Evening in Chanhassen on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Evening in Minnetonka Mills on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Along the Route

39°F

Plymouth, MN

5 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Minnesota State Highway 7, Chanhassen Road, County Road 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Chanhassen, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chanhassen, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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