Origin
Minnetonka, MN
Morning in Minnetonka on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka, MN to Arden Hills, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka, MN
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Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Minnetonka, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, Minnesota State Highway 7, I 694 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 26.5 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and Minnesota State Highway 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.4 miles on MN 100.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and Minnesota State Highway 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 100 North
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100 toward CR 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 5
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42B–C
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Minnetonka, MN to Arden Hills, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 5 along the way.
Cr 5
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
|
via MN 100
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| I 694 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West County Road E | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 9.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Arden Hills, MN.
1
Start on CR 101
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
County Road 101
2
Continue on CR 101
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto MN 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
4
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 100
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MN 100
Toward CR 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
8
Merge onto I 694
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 42B–C
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 10
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 10
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 42B
Toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto MN 51
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hamline Avenue North
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward County E
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CH 15
418 ft
·
11 sec
·
West County Road E
15
Arrive at destination
CH 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Arden Hills on Saturday
Local time
10:43 AM
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
25 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
35m 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, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 26.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, Minnesota State Highway 7, I 694. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Minnetonka, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 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 13 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Minnetonka, MN to Arden Hills, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 5 along the way.
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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