How far is Faribault, MN from Edina, MN?

The driving distance from Faribault, MN to Edina, MN is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
45.73 mi
00h 46m
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
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Faribault
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Faribault
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Edina
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Faribault
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 Faribault
22.8 mi
00h 23m
To Edina
22.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 4th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 60 West

    1711 ft · 48 sec · Highway 60 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lyndale Avenue North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lyndale Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    1527 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
37.5 mi · 82%
I 494 West
2.78 mi · 6%
MN 100
2.19 mi · 5%
Lyndale Avenue North
1.82 mi · 4%
4th Street Northwest
0.72 mi · 2%
Highway 60 West
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Minneapolis

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elko New Market
00h 23m from Faribault
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 22.8 miles from Faribault and 22.9 miles from Edina.

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 4.4 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Faribault and Edina. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.44 km).

Faribault

#1 Faribault

City in Minnesota, United States of America

Population23,905
Coordinates44.2949600, -93.2688300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Edina

#2 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population52,477
Coordinates44.8896900, -93.3499500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.269031, 44.29496)
End: MN 100 North (-93.349969, 44.88969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
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
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $5.75
Round trip
$11.49
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $5.75 $11.49
Mid-grade $3.92 $6.31 $12.63
Premium $4.39 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $4.86 $7.83 $15.66

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 Faribault and Edina. The current time is 03:14:48.

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.