Origin
Minneapolis, MN
Late night in Minneapolis on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minneapolis, MN to Shorewood, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 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 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
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
Minneapolis, MN to Shorewood, MN is 19.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Minnesota State Highway 7 and I-394, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Minnesota, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its profile as mostly highway, you can expect a relatively quick transit time. It's ideal if you're looking for a simple drive with minimal time commitment, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic change.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| I 394 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| MN 100 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Smithtown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Washington Avenue South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 11.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minneapolis, MN and Shorewood, MN.
1
Start on CR 152
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue South
2
Turn left onto North 1st Avenue
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
418 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 3rd Street
4
Turn straight onto I 394
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 394
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 5B-A
Toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MN 100 South: Park Place-Xenia
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
402 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward MN 100 South
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto MN 100
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MN 7 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto MN 7
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 19
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Oak Street
15
Continue on CR 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithtown Road
16
Turn left onto Smithtown Road
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
Smithtown Road
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Smithtown Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-Xenia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B-A
Toward MN 100 South, MN 100 North: Park Place-X...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward MN 100 South
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 100 South
7
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MN 100 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward MN 100 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.84 one way
$5.68 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Shorewood, MN
Late night in Shorewood on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 83% of the 19.1 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway driving for 11.3 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. After this, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a consistent flow with a moderate number of exits common to highway driving in a metropolitan area.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and I 394. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 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 14 decision points packed into just 19.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Minneapolis, MN
Full guide →Minneapolis is a city of about 430,000 people (2019) and the largest city in Minnesota. Along with neighboring Saint Paul, it forms the urban core of the Twin Cities region, the third largest metropolitan area in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.
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 29m. Total distance: 19.1 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 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 Shorewood, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shorewood, 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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