Origin
Chaska, MN
Late night in Chaska on Tuesday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaska, MN to Apple Valley, 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
21.3 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaska, MN
Tom Fisk
Apple Valley, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Chaska and Apple Valley, you are in for a quick 21.3-mile trip that typically takes about 34 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the journey, making it a very economical commute within the Minnesota Midwest. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you will want to keep your eyes on the road rather than relying on autopilot. It is a straightforward transit that connects two distinct communities without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 42 West | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| 140th Street Northeast | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| 140th Street Northwest | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Egan Drive | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Chestnut Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| 130th Street West | 2 mi | 2m |
| Marschall Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East County Road 78 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 42 West
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaska, MN and Apple Valley, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
317 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 6th Street
2
Continue on CR 61
417 ft
·
22 sec
·
West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto MN 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on MN 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 78
6
Continue on CR 78
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chestnut Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
130th Street West
8
Continue on CR 78
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
130th Street West
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 78
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
East County Road 78
10
Continue on CR 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Road 78
11
Turn right onto CR 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marschall Road
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
13
Continue on CR 42
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
140th Street Northwest
14
Continue on CR 42
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
140th Street Northeast
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 42
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Egan Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 42
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road 42 West
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
CR 42
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 61 / West 6th Street
Continue onto CR 61 / West 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MN 41 / North Chestnut Street
Turn right onto MN 41 / North Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 78 / 130th Street West
Enter roundabout onto CR 78 / 130th Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 78 / East County Road 78
Enter roundabout onto CR 78 / East County Road 78
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 17 / Marschall Road
Turn right onto CR 17 / Marschall Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $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
Apple Valley, MN
Late night in Apple Valley on Tuesday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°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 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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience on this local drive, as the route avoids highways entirely. You will spend your time navigating through 140th Street Northwest and 140th Street Northeast, with the longest uninterrupted segment being a 5.8-mile stretch on County Road 42 West. Since the highway share is zero percent, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and intersection management rather than high-speed cruising. The character of the road changes frequently as you transition between these local thoroughfares. This is not the type of drive where you can settle into a monotonous interstate rhythm, so stay alert and ready to navigate several turns throughout the 34-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on County Road 42 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 61 / West 6th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 61 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MN 41 / North Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 78 / 130th Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Chaska, MN
Full guide →The Twin Cities of Minnesota constitute the political, cultural, and economic capital of the Upper Midwest, and along with the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit metropolitan areas, the core of the North Coast region of the United States. The name "Twin Cities" comes from the region's two core cities, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, which border each other, share many of the same political, educational, and cultural institutions - and are thus considered to be "twins". There are multiple "tiers" or "rings" of suburbs extending out from these core cities, some reaching as far as Wisconsin.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on County Road 42 West. 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: at 0.1 miles (CR 61 / West 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MN 41 / North Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (CR 78 / 130th Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Apple Valley, 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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