How far is Edina, MN from Cottage Grove, MN?
The driving distance from Edina, MN to Cottage Grove, MN is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edina and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina and Cottage Grove.
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Start on the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
47 m · 2 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South
1123 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
81 m · 4 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
14.7 mi · 19 min · Crosstown Highway
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, US 61 South: Hastings
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 80th Street, Grange Boulevard
1685 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto 80th Street South
1895 ft · 52 sec · 80th Street South
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Turn right onto East Point Douglas Road South
1046 ft · 35 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn left onto East Point Douglas Road South
1543 ft · 49 sec · East Point Douglas Road South
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Turn left onto Hillside Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Hillside Trail
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Turn right onto Hyde Avenue South
18 m · 3 sec · Hyde Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hyde Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Cottage Grove.
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.
Crosstown Highway
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
14.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Edina and Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edina to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Mendota Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Edina and 12.2 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edina and Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota Heights.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
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St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 20.34 mi (32.74 km).
#1 Edina
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 52,477 |
| Coordinates | 44.8896900, -93.3499500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Grove
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 38,170 |
| Coordinates | 44.8277400, -92.9438200 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Grove (-92.94382, 44.82774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
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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