How far is Arden Hills, MN from Minnetonka Mills, MN?
The driving distance from Arden Hills, MN to Minnetonka Mills, MN is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arden Hills and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arden Hills and Minnetonka Mills.
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Start on West County Road E
135 m · 22 sec · West County Road E
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Take the ramp left toward MN 51 South
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hamline Avenue North
1 km · 42 sec · Hamline Avenue North
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Continue on Snelling Avenue North
1.9 mi · 2 min · Snelling Avenue North
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 36 West: Minneapolis
1414 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: 11th Avenue
2367 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South, I 94 West: 11th Avenue
41 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: 11th Avenue
127 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
983 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on I 94 West, MN 55 West
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 394 West, US 12 West
3151 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 73: Hopkins Crossroad
1398 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Hopkins Crossroad
1.9 mi · 4 min · Hopkins Crossroad
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Turn right onto Minnetonka Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Minnetonka Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shady Oak Road
98 m · 9 sec · Shady Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arden Hills and Minnetonka Mills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 394 West
Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Arden Hills and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arden Hills to Minnetonka Mills?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minneapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Arden Hills and 10.7 miles from Minnetonka Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arden Hills and Sunny near Minnetonka Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Minneapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arden Hills and Minnetonka Mills. Straight-line distance: 15.85 mi (25.51 km).
#1 Arden Hills
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US
| Population | 10,196 |
| Coordinates | 45.0502400, -93.1566100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minnetonka Mills
A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 50,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.9410700, -93.4419000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnetonka Mills (-93.4419, 44.94107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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