How far is Edina, MN from Maplewood, MN?
The driving distance from Edina, MN to Maplewood, MN is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edina and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina and Maplewood.
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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
8.6 mi · 11 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 East: Saint Paul
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2433 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shepard Road, River Boulevard
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Gannon Road
87 m · 8 sec · Gannon Road
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Turn left onto Shepard Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Shepard Road
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Continue on Warner Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Warner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
993 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Etna Street
699 ft · 13 sec · North Etna Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East
2063 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North McKnight Road
1223 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South McKnight Road
130 m · 11 sec · South McKnight Road
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Turn slight right onto Innovation Boulevard
2973 ft · 2 min · Innovation Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Innovation Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Maplewood.
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
8.59 mi · 00h 11m
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 Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edina to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Edina and 10.7 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:22 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Edina and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
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.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.8 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 Maplewood
A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
| Population | 40,653 |
| Coordinates | 44.9530200, -92.9952200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-92.99522, 44.95302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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