Origin
Shorewood, MN
Afternoon in Shorewood on Saturday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shorewood, MN to Minneapolis, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.2 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shorewood, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Shorewood, MN to Minneapolis, MN covers 21.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smithtown Road, Oak Street, Highway 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smithtown Road | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
| MN 100 North | — | — |
| CR 5 | — | — |
| I 394 East | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue North | — | — |
| North Washington Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Smithtown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood, MN and Minneapolis, MN.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Continue on Smithtown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
3
Continue on Oak Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Minnesota State Highway 7
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
5
Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
6
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MN 100 North
7
Merge slight left onto CR 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 5
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 394 East: Minneapolis
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 394 East: Minneapolis
9
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
4 min
10
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
2nd Avenue North
11
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
12
Continue on Washington Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Avenue South
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Minneapolis, MN
Afternoon in Minneapolis on Saturday
Local time
2:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
22 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
29m 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?
21.2 mi in 29m 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.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Smithtown Road.
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 Shorewood, MN to Minneapolis, MN is easy. At 29m 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 Shorewood, MN to Minneapolis, MN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 Shorewood, MN to Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, 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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