Origin
Savage, MN
Evening in Savage on Thursday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savage, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
17 mi
27 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savage, MN
Tom Fisk
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Savage, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN covers 17 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 494, US 169, MN 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on I 494. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 17 miles, with most of the trip on I 494 and US 169. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 494.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 494 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 494 and US 169. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
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 10 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (I 494; MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 494; MN 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Minnetonka Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Minnetonka Boulevard
6
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Savage, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101: Shakopee along the way.
Cr 101: Shakopee
2.7 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 494 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| US 169 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| MN 13 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Minnetonka Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shady Oak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 494
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savage, MN and Minnetonka Mills, MN.
1
Start on MN 13
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 13
Use the left lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 169 North, CR 101: Shakopee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 169 North
4
Merge onto US 169
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 494 West, MN 5 West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 494; MN 5
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494; MN 5
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 494; MN 5
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 494; MN 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 17
Toward Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Minnetonka Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 61
320 ft
·
8 sec
·
Shady Oak Road
11
Arrive at destination
CR 61
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
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
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Evening in Minnetonka Mills on Thursday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
2 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
23m 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 Savage, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN covers 17 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 494, US 169, MN 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Savage, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.53 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 10 decision points packed into just 17 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (I 494; MN 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Savage, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 101: Shakopee along the way.
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