How far is Edina, MN from Anoka, MN?

The driving distance from Edina, MN to Anoka, MN is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.92 mi
00h 31m
Flight
21.36 mi
34.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.36 mi
Kilometers
34.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.89 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anoka
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Edina
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edina
2026-04-18T08:58
Arrive Anoka
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edina
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crystal
MN

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

From Edina
11.4 mi
00h 15m
To Anoka
11.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edina and Anoka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edina and Anoka.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto County Road 81

    48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81

  4. 4

    Continue on Bottineau Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Bottineau Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    118 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1406 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Anoka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 169 North
6.63 mi · 29%
Bottineau Boulevard
5.34 mi · 23%
CR 81 North
0.33 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.27 mi · 1%
County Road 81
0.03 mi
3rd Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

10.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal
00h 15m from Edina
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Edina and Chance Snow Showers near Anoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edina to Anoka?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Crystal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Edina and 11.4 miles from Anoka.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Edina and Chance Snow Showers near Anoka.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Crystal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

16 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

83 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

86 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

114 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Anoka. Straight-line distance: 21.36 mi (34.38 km).

Edina

#1 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population52,477
Coordinates44.8896900, -93.3499500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Anoka

#2 Anoka

City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota

Population17,517
Coordinates45.1977400, -93.3871800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Edina (-93.34995, 44.88969)
End: Anoka (-93.38718, 45.19774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.18 $6.35
Premium $4.39 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $4.86 $3.94 $7.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edina and Anoka. The current time is 08:58:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.