How far is Hopkins, MN from Edina, MN?
The driving distance from Hopkins, MN to Edina, MN is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkins and Edina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins and Edina.
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Start on Wood Hill Terrace
10 m · 4 sec · Wood Hill Terrace
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Turn right onto Woodhill Road
847 ft · 32 sec · Woodhill Road
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Turn straight onto Minnesota State Highway 7
1265 ft · 25 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
1211 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Keep slight left to continue on Minnesota State Highway 7
2110 ft · 33 sec · Minnesota State Highway 7
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 494 South
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Crosstown Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Hopkins and Edina.
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
Turn left onto Crosstown Highway
2.6 mi · 00h 04m
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 leaving Hopkins and Sunny near Edina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkins to Edina?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Eden Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Hopkins and 4.3 miles from Edina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopkins and Sunny near Edina.
Stop Ideas Near Eden Prairie
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 Eden Prairie.
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkins and Edina. Straight-line distance: 6.03 mi (9.71 km).
#1 Hopkins
University in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 44.9249600, -93.4627300 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
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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