How far is Maplewood, MN from Edina, MN?
The driving distance from Maplewood, MN to Edina, MN is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
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City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maplewood and Edina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood and Edina.
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Start on Innovation Boulevard
950 ft · 42 sec · Innovation Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto 19th Street
1687 ft · 1 min · 19th Street
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Turn straight onto Hudson Road
136 m · 12 sec · Hudson Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5: West 7th Street
1283 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 7th Street West
2.5 mi · 5 min · 7th Street West
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 62: Hastings, Minneapolis
837 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62 West: Minneapolis
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62 West: Minneapolis
126 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62: Minneapolis
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62: Hiawatha Avenue, Minnehaha Avenue
866 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Crosstown Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South
1123 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
81 m · 4 sec
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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 Maplewood 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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
5.24 mi · 00h 07m
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 Maplewood and Sunny near Edina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maplewood to Edina?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Maplewood and 14.4 miles from Edina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maplewood and Sunny near Edina.
Stop Ideas Near Mendota
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Minneapolis City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota.
Saint Paul Union Depot
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
St. Cloud
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Edina. Straight-line distance: 17.9 mi (28.8 km).
#1 Maplewood
A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
| Population | 40,653 |
| Coordinates | 44.9530200, -92.9952200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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