How far is Edina, MN from Otsego, MN?
The driving distance from Edina, MN to Otsego, MN is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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.
The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edina and Otsego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina and Otsego.
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Start on the route
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81 North
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 81
48 m · 2 sec · County Road 81
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Continue on Bottineau Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 94 West, I 694 West
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I-94 W
8.7 mi · 10 min · I-94 W
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 101 North Bypass
1.3 km · 55 sec · MN 101 North Bypass
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 42: River Road
1774 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto River Road Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · River Road Northeast
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Continue on Parrish Avenue Northeast
1421 ft · 37 sec · Parrish Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 85th Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · 85th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 85th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edina and Otsego.
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
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edina and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Otsego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edina to Otsego?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Maple Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Edina and 16.9 miles from Otsego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edina and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Otsego.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
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 Maple Grove.
Saint Paul Union Depot
St. Cloud
Red Wing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edina and Otsego. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.76 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 Otsego
City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 18,887 |
| Coordinates | 45.2741300, -93.5913500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otsego (-93.59135, 45.27413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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