Origin
Minnetonka, MN
Late night in Minnetonka on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka, MN to Richfield, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Richfield, MN
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Trip Overview
This short 12.9-mile drive from Minnetonka, MN to Richfield, MN takes about 20 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. With a low fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Crosstown Highway, Townline Road, and Scenic Heights Drive, offering a more connected feel to the surrounding communities. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This trip is a straightforward local transit, ideal for quick errands or connecting to other regional travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Highway | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Townline Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Scenic Heights Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West 66th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Excelsior Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 62 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| I 35W | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosstown Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Richfield, MN.
1
Start on CR 101
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road 101
2
Turn left onto Excelsior Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Excelsior Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Drive
4
Turn left onto CR 62
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Townline Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 62
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 62
6
Continue on MN 62
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Toward MN 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35W
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
I 35W
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 53: 66th Street
11
Turn left onto CR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 66th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 53
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 66th Street
13
Continue on CR 53
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 66th Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Excelsior Boulevard
Turn left onto Excelsior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 62 / Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62 / Crosstown Highway toward MN 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W South
6
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CR 53: 66th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward CR 53: 66th Street
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 53 / West 66th Street
Turn left onto CR 53 / West 66th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.84 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Richfield, MN
Late night in Richfield on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
20m 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 local drive' for this 20-minute journey. With a 100% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than a single highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on Crosstown Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the route becomes more intricate. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction, keeping you engaged with the local landscape as you transition between Minnetonka and Richfield.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Crosstown Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Excelsior Boulevard.
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 12.9 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 0.3 miles (Excelsior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 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 20m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Crosstown Highway. 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 Richfield, 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 0.3 miles (Excelsior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richfield, 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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