How far is Elk River, MN from Edina, MN?
The driving distance from Elk River, MN to Edina, MN is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk River and Edina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk River and Edina.
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Start on Jackson Avenue Northwest
80 m · 12 sec · Jackson Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
725 ft · 19 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Voyageur Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Voyageur Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1992 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Minneapolis, Saint Paul
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 81
1568 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Bottineau Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South
663 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 100 South
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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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
39 m · 2 sec · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk River and Edina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk River and Sunny near Edina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk River to Edina?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 17.6 miles from Elk River and 18.2 miles from Edina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk River and Sunny near Edina.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
St. Louis Park City Hall
Champlin Utility Billing
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 Elk River and Edina. Straight-line distance: 30.52 mi (49.11 km).
#1 Elk River
City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 25,601 |
| Coordinates | 45.3038500, -93.5671800 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edina
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 52,477 |
| Coordinates | 44.8896900, -93.3499500 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: MN 100 North (-93.349969, 44.88969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
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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