How far is Edina, MN from Faribault, MN?

The driving distance from Edina, MN to Faribault, MN is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.58 mi
00h 55m
Flight
41.28 mi
66.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.58 mi
Kilometers
74.97 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Faribault
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in Edina
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edina
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Faribault
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elko New Market
MN

Human settlement in Scott County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Edina
23.3 mi
00h 27m
To Faribault
23.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    47 m · 2 sec · Crosstown Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South

    1123 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 21

    90 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on MN 21, I 35 Business

    803 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Shieldsville Boulevard

    631 ft · 15 sec · Shieldsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Lyndale Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 60 West

    1827 ft · 52 sec · Highway 60 West

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
38.3 mi · 82%
MN 100 South
2.38 mi · 5%
I 494 East
2.32 mi · 5%
Lyndale Avenue North
1.92 mi · 4%
4th Street Northwest
0.72 mi · 2%
Highway 60 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 27m from Edina
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Edina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Faribault.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elko New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Edina and 23.3 miles from Faribault.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Edina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Faribault.

Stop Ideas Near Elko New Market

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elko New Market, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elko New Market.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

46 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

62 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

116 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Faribault. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.44 km).

Edina

#1 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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

#2 Faribault

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population23,905
Coordinates44.2949600, -93.2688300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Edina (-93.34995, 44.88969)
End: Faribault (-93.26883, 44.29496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $5.85
Round trip
$11.71
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.85 $11.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $4.39 $7.20 $14.41
Diesel $4.86 $7.98 $15.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edina and Faribault. The current time is 04:53:12.

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.