Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Night in Minneapolis on Thursday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 9.9 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35W, Snelling Avenue North, MN 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on I 35W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Minneapolis, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 9.9 miles and takes about 15m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 9 decision points packed into just 9.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MN 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35W North
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MN 36
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MN 36
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36 toward MN 36
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward County East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward County East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 4 mi | 5m |
| Snelling Avenue North | 2 mi | 3m |
| MN 36 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West County Road E | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Arden Hills, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Continue on CR 152
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 35W North
4
Merge onto I 35W
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35W
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 35W
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 36
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 36
Exit 22B
Toward MN 36
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward MN 51 North: Snelling Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on MN 51
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Snelling Avenue North
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on MN 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamline Avenue North
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward County East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CH 15
341 ft
·
9 sec
·
West County Road E
13
Arrive at destination
CH 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.95 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
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.
Destination
Arden Hills, MN
Night in Arden Hills on Thursday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Minneapolis, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 9.9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, Snelling Avenue North, MN 36. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Minneapolis, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 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 9 decision points packed into just 9.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (MN 36): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Minneapolis, MN to Arden Hills, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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