Origin
Little Canada, MN
Afternoon in Little Canada on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Canada, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Canada, MN
Tom Fisk
Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Canada, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m 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, MN 36, I 35W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 26.8 miles, with most of the trip on Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.8 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35E South
9
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue
9
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 17B
Toward I 94 West
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 394 West, US 12 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 231A
Toward I 394 West, US 12 West
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B-A
Toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-X...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| MN 36 | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 35W | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| MN 55 | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 394 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| MN 100 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 35E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 7.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Canada, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on Labore Road
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
Labore Road
2
Turn left onto CH 19
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Centerville Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto CH 21
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Little Canada Road East
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35E; US 10
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 35E; US 10
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 111B
Toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto MN 36
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
MN 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35W
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 17B
Toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
133 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 17B
Toward I 35W South, I 94 West: 11th Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork
417 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 17B
Toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 17B
Toward I 94 West
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on MN 55
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MN 55
Exit 17B
Toward I 94 West, MN 55 West
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 231A
Toward I 394 West, US 12 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 394
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 5B-A
Toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
402 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto MN 100
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MN 7 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto MN 7
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto CR 101
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.98 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Minnetonka, MN
Afternoon in Minnetonka on Friday
Local time
1:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Little Canada, MN to Minnetonka, MN covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Minnesota State Highway 7, MN 36, I 35W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Little Canada, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 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 is a short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Canada, MN to Minnetonka, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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