How far is Edina, MN from Ham Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Edina, MN to Ham Lake, MN is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edina and Ham Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina and Ham Lake.
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Start on the route
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 694 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 65: Central Avenue
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
1858 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Highway 65 Northeast
12.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 65 Northeast
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Take the exit slight left
89 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto 157th Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast
2007 ft · 58 sec · Jackson Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 154th Avenue Northeast
45 m · 7 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Ham Lake.
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.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
13.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Edina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ham Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edina to Ham Lake?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Fridley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Edina and 15.3 miles from Ham Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 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 Ham Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fridley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Mall of America®
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
St. Cloud
Menomonie, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Ham Lake. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.85 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 Ham Lake
City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 16,943 |
| Coordinates | 45.2502400, -93.2499500 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ham Lake (-93.24995, 45.25024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $4.74 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
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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