Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Afternoon in Minnetonka Mills on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chaska, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18 mi
29 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Chaska, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chaska, MN covers 18 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Minnetonka Boulevard, McGinty Road West, I 494 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Boulevard | — | — |
| McGinty Road West | — | — |
| I 494 South | — | — |
| US 212 West | — | — |
| MN 41 | — | — |
| North Chestnut Street | — | — |
| West 6th 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 Chaska, MN.
1
Start on Shady Oak Road
322 ft
·
17 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Turn left onto Minnetonka Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
3
Turn right onto McGinty Road West
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
McGinty Road West
4
Take the ramp right toward I 494 South
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 494 South
5
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
6 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West, US 212 West
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
MN 5 West, US 212 West
7
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MN 41: Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MN 41: Chestnut Street
10
Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Chestnut Street
13
Turn right onto West 6th Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 6th Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.68 one way
$5.36 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Chaska, MN
Afternoon in Chaska on Saturday
Local time
3:12 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
1 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
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
18 mi in 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Minnetonka Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Chaska, MN is easy. At 24m 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 Chaska, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chaska, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chaska, MN before heading back.
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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