Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Evening in Minnetonka Mills on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chanhassen, MN
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
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 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Chanhassen, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chanhassen, MN covers 9.1 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 Minnesota State Highway 7, MN 101, County Road 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.30 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 Minnetonka Mills, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 9.1 miles, with most of the trip on Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 3.8 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 8 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 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 101. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (CR 101): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn right onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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CR 101 / County Road 101
Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
6.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
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CR 101
Turn right onto CR 101
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
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West 78th Street
Turn right onto West 78th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| MN 101 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 101 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Shady Oak Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 78th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 101 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Chanhassen, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Continue on CR 61
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Oak Road
3
Turn right onto MN 7
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 101
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 101
6
Continue on MN 101
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 101
Use the none lane.
7
Turn right onto West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 78th Street
8
Arrive at destination
West 78th Street
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 Minnetonka Mills, MN, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 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 9.1 miles or 15m 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 Chanhassen, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Minnetonka Mills, 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 Minnetonka Mills, MN
This is one driving day of about 9.1 miles and 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minnetonka Mills, 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 3.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.6 mi from Minnetonka Mills, MN · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.6 miles from Minnetonka Mills, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chanhassen, MN
The final approach into Chanhassen, 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 Chanhassen, 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
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| premium | $4.39 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
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
Chanhassen, MN
Evening in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chanhassen, MN covers 9.1 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Minnesota State Highway 7, MN 101, County Road 101. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Minnetonka Mills, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.30 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 straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (CR 101): Navigation decision point.
The route from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chanhassen, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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