Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Champlin, MN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 169, Minnetonka Boulevard, Dean Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Minnetonka Mills, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Champlin, MN?

The route from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Champlin, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Champlin, MN covers 19.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 169, Minnetonka Boulevard, Dean Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 19.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and Minnetonka Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on US 169.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Minnetonka Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward US 169 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 169 North

5

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 169

Merge onto US 169

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

19.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | Independence Avenue North

Turn right onto Independence Avenue North

Navigation decision point

4

19.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | Richardson Avenue East

Turn right onto Richardson Avenue East

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 169	16.5 mi	21m
Minnetonka Boulevard	2.1 mi	4m
Dean Avenue East	0.4 mi	<1m
Independence Avenue North	<0.1 mi	<1m
Shady Oak Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Richardson Avenue East	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 169 — 16.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 61

320 ft · 12 sec · Shady Oak Road

2

Turn right onto CR 5

2.1 mi · 4 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

3

Turn left

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 169 North Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Merge onto US 169

17 mi · 21 min · US 169

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Turn left onto Dean Avenue East

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Dean Avenue East

6

Turn right onto Independence Avenue North

398 ft · 19 sec · Independence Avenue North

7

Turn right onto Richardson Avenue East

30 ft · 1 sec · Richardson Avenue East

8

Arrive at destination

Richardson Avenue East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.89 one way

$5.77 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$3.11	$6.22
premium	$4.53	$3.46	$6.92
diesel	$5.61	$4.28	$8.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.8	$2.04	$0.93
Efficient EV	4.9	$1.70	$0.78
EV Truck/SUV	7.8	$2.72	$1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Night in Minnetonka Mills on Thursday

Local time

11:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Champlin, MN

Night in Champlin on Thursday

Local time

11:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m 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 Minnetonka Mills, MN to Champlin, MN covers 19.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.