How far is Ham Lake, MN from Edina, MN?

The driving distance from Ham Lake, MN to Edina, MN is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.98 mi
00h 35m
Flight
25.38 mi
40.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.98 mi
Kilometers
49.85 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edina
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Ham Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ham Lake
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Edina
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ham Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fridley
MN

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA

From Ham Lake
15.5 mi
00h 17m
To Edina
15.5 mi
00h 17m

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
15 to 20 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 Ham Lake and Edina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ham Lake and Edina.

  1. 1

    Start on 154th Avenue Northeast

    45 m · 9 sec · 154th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street Northeast

    2007 ft · 59 sec · Jackson Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 157th Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 157th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    61 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    39 m · 2 sec · Crosstown Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    71 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MN 100
14 mi · 45%
157th Avenue Northeast
13.6 mi · 44%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 7%
Jackson Street Northeast
0.38 mi · 1%
MN 100 North
0.29 mi · 1%
MN 62 East
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MN 100

Continue straight

13.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fridley
00h 17m from Ham Lake
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake to Edina?

The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 15.5 miles from Ham Lake and 15.5 miles from Edina.

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 5.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fridley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fridley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
St. Louis Park City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

St. Louis Park City Hall

Saint Louis Park , MN
5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Rating 2.9/5 21 reviews City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Mall of America®

Bloomington , MN
60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Rating 4.6/5 44,911 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fridley.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

15 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

81 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

87 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ham Lake and Edina. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.85 km).

Ham Lake

#1 Ham Lake

City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

Population16,943
Coordinates45.2502400, -93.2499500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Edina

#2 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population52,477
Coordinates44.8896900, -93.3499500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: 154th Avenue Northeast (-93.249946, 45.24992)
End: MN 100 North (-93.349969, 44.88969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $3.92 $4.27 $8.55
Premium $4.39 $4.79 $9.57
Diesel $4.86 $5.30 $10.60

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 Ham Lake and Edina. The current time is 06:00:19.

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.