Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka, MN
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Minnetrista, MN
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Minnetonka, MN to Minnetrista, MN is 14.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Minnesota State Highway 7, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Minnesota. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a same-day excursion when you don't have a lot of time. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 7 | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| County Road 44 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Westedge Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| County Road 15 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Halstead Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pheasant Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Minnetrista, MN.
Start on CR 101
Continue on CR 101
Turn left onto MN 7
Turn right onto CR 44
Continue on CR 44
Turn left onto Pheasant Circle
Turn right onto Halstead Lane
Turn left onto Westedge Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 15
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto CR 101 / County Road 101
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 44 / County Road 44
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Pheasant Circle
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Halstead Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 15 / County Road 15
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.43 one way
$4.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.95 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Minnetonka on Friday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Minnetrista on Friday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 63% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.4 miles on Minnesota State Highway 7. After this, you'll transition to surface roads like County Road 44 and Westedge Boulevard. Expect to notice more frequent intersections and local traffic as you move away from the main highway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Minnesota State Highway 7 and County Road 44. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 101 / County Road 101.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 101 / County Road 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (CR 44 / County Road 44): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (Pheasant Circle): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
227 ft
Total Descent
164 ft
Highest Point
1,011 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
Founded 1852
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 14.9 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 (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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