Origin
Anoka, MN
Morning in Anoka on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anoka, MN to Minnetonka, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anoka, MN
Tom Fisk
Minnetonka, MN
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Trip Overview
Anoka, MN to Minnetonka, MN is 24.4 miles and takes about 34 minutes via South Ferry Street and Minnesota State Highway 7, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Minnesota. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a straightforward errand run. It's a practical connection between two points, offering a direct path without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Ferry Street | 18.3 mi | 24m |
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 101 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Ferry Street
— 18.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anoka, MN and Minnetonka, MN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 169
18 mi
·
24 min
·
South Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MN 7
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto MN 7
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 101
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
CR 101
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 169 / South Ferry Street
Turn left onto US 169 / South Ferry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward MN 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MN 7
6
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Merge onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
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
Minnetonka, MN
Morning in Minnetonka on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
34m 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 is predominantly on surface roads, with highways making up only 22% of the total distance. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous road on South Ferry Street, covering 18.3 miles. Expect a mostly surface road experience, which means you'll likely notice more intersections and traffic signals compared to a full highway route. The transition from highway to surface roads will be a key part of the drive.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on South Ferry Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 24.4 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 169 / South Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on South Ferry Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 169 / South Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minnetonka, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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