Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 14m ★

6 AM

0h 15m

8 AM

0h 18m

10 AM

0h 16m

12 PM

0h 16m

3 PM

0h 16m

5 PM

0h 17m

8 PM

0h 14m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, efficient jaunt through the Minnesota suburbs, this 9.2-mile trip from Chanhassen to Minnetonka Mills is an ideal choice. You can easily complete the drive in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating primarily via Minnesota State Highway 7, Chanhassen Road, and County Road 101, you will remain entirely within the Midwest region. Budgeting for this trip is straightforward, as you can expect to spend roughly $1 on fuel. Because the route is so short and direct, it offers a practical, no-fuss way to move between these two communities.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Minnesota State Highway 7	2.7 mi	3m
Chanhassen Road	2 mi	3m
County Road 101	1.7 mi	2m
I 494	1.2 mi	1m
Minnetonka Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
West 78th Street	0.3 mi	<1m
CR 101	0.2 mi	<1m
Shady Oak Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Minnesota State Highway 7 — 2.7 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Minnetonka Mills, MN.

Start on West 78th Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West 78th Street

Turn left onto MN 101

2.0 mi · 3 min · Chanhassen Road

Continue on CR 101

0.2 mi · 24 sec · CR 101

Turn left onto CR 101

1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 101

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto MN 7

2.1 mi · 2 min · Minnesota State Highway 7

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 7

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 494 North Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 494

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 494

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 17 Toward Minnetonka Boulevard Use the right lane.

Turn left onto CR 5

0.6 mi · 1 min · Minnetonka Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto CR 61

320 ft · 8 sec · Shady Oak Road

Arrive at destination

CR 61

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | CR 101 / County Road 101

Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6.3 mi into trip | ~10m 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.

6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 494 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 494 North

8.3 mi into trip | ~12m 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

8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 5 / Minnetonka Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.37 one way

$2.74 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.07	$1.48	$2.95
premium	$4.53	$1.64	$3.28
diesel	$5.61	$2.03	$4.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.8	$0.97	$0.44
Efficient EV	2.3	$0.80	$0.37
EV Truck/SUV	3.7	$1.29	$0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Chanhassen, MN

Late night in Chanhassen on Sunday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Minnetonka Mills, MN

Late night in Minnetonka Mills on Sunday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 9.2-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that balances local roads with highway stretches. You will spend 44% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stint covering 2.7 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. Expect the feel of the road to shift as you transition from the smaller local lanes of Chanhassen Road and County Road 101 onto the faster-paced state highway. The drive is designed for utility and efficiency rather than long-haul cruising, providing a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel. It is a straightforward trip that transitions quickly from suburban settings into the flow of highway traffic.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 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 9.2 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 2.5 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 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 14m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. 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 Minnetonka Mills, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minnetonka Mills, 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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Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chanhassen, MN

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Same local time

Very similar conditions

14m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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