Origin
Minnetonka, MN
Afternoon in Minnetonka on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka, MN to Champlin, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.9 mi
39 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Champlin, MN
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Trip Overview
Minnetonka, MN to Champlin, MN is 23.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short trip that keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this your go-to for a quick, no-frills journey between these two Minnesota locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 17.3 mi | 22m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Dean Avenue East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Independence Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Richardson Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 17.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Champlin, 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
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 169 North
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 169
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Dean Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Dean Avenue East
8
Turn right onto Independence Avenue North
398 ft
·
19 sec
·
Independence Avenue North
9
Turn right onto Richardson Avenue East
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Richardson Avenue East
10
Arrive at destination
Richardson Avenue East
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Continue onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 169 North
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 169
Merge onto US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Independence Avenue North
Turn right onto Independence Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.11 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Champlin, MN
Afternoon in Champlin on Saturday
Local time
3:28 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
1 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
33m 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?
This drive leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on US 169, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.3 miles on this highway. While the main roads include Minnesota State Highway 7 and Dean Avenue East, the overall character is that of efficient, high-speed travel. Expect a consistent driving experience designed for direct transit rather than leisurely sightseeing.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and Minnesota State Highway 7. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 101 / County Road 101.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Champlin, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Champlin, 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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