Origin
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Late night in Minnetonka Mills on Sunday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka Mills, MN to Chanhassen, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka Mills, MN
Tom Fisk
Chanhassen, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Minnetonka Mills and Chanhassen, this 9.1-mile drive is a straightforward, efficient option. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Minnesota Midwest. Since the entire trip takes place within the same state, you will not need to worry about complex regional transitions or overnight logistics. This drive serves as a practical connection, allowing you to move between these two areas with minimal effort and planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| MN 101 | 2 mi | 3m |
| County Road 101 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Shady Oak Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 78th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 101 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Minnesota State Highway 7
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka Mills, MN and Chanhassen, MN.
1
Start on CR 61
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Oak Road
2
Continue on CR 61
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shady Oak Road
3
Turn right onto MN 7
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Minnesota State Highway 7
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CR 101
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 101
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 101
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 101
6
Continue on MN 101
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
MN 101
7
Turn right onto West 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 78th Street
8
Arrive at destination
West 78th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Turn right onto MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 101 / County Road 101
Turn left onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 101
Turn right onto CR 101
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West 78th Street
Turn right onto West 78th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.71 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.62 | $3.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
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.
Destination
Chanhassen, MN
Late night in Chanhassen on Sunday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 67% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will navigate via Minnesota State Highway 7, MN 101, and County Road 101 as you move toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.8-mile segment on Minnesota State Highway 7, which provides a consistent pace before you transition to local roads. Because the route is short, you won't face the fatigue of a long-haul interstate grind, allowing for a focused and direct experience behind the wheel.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Minnesota State Highway 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and MN 101. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7.
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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (CR 101): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. 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 1 miles (MN 7 / Minnesota State Highway 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (CR 101): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chanhassen, 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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