Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Morning in Minnetonka Mills on Friday
Local time
11:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Rogers, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Rogers, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Rogers, MN covers 20.8 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 Minnetonka Boulevard, I 494 North, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.8 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 20.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Minnetonka Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Rogers, MN is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Rogers, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Boulevard | — | — |
| I 494 North | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| MN 101 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Minnetonka Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Rogers, MN.
1
Start on Shady Oak Road
322 ft
·
17 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right toward I 494 North
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 494 North
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 494 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 494 North
5
Merge slight left
9.9 mi
·
12 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 94 West: Saint Cloud
7
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
9 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
9
Keep slight left to continue on MN 101, CR 81: Rogers
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MN 101, CR 81: Rogers
10
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
11
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Turn right
253 ft
·
9 sec
13
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
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.
Destination
Rogers, MN
Morning in Rogers on Friday
Local time
11:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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 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 Rogers, MN covers 20.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Minnetonka Boulevard, I 494 North, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.10 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.
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Rogers, MN is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Rogers, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Rogers, 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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