How far is North Saint Paul, MN from Edina, MN?

The driving distance from North Saint Paul, MN to Edina, MN is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
26.7 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.46 mi
31.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.7 mi
Kilometers
42.97 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edina
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in North Saint Paul
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Saint Paul
2026-04-19T03:26
Arrive Edina
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Saint Paul
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
Lauderdale
MN

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

From North Saint Paul
13.4 mi
00h 15m
To Edina
13.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Saint Paul and Edina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Saint Paul and Edina.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Avenue East

    2336 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Division Street

    1230 ft · 26 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East, MN 62 West

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on MN 62 East, MN 62 West, CR 35: Portland Avenue, Lyndale Avenue

    1607 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MN 62 West: Lyndale Avenue

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Crosstown Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South

    1123 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    81 m · 4 sec

  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 North Saint Paul 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
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Division Street
10.3 mi · 39%
Crosstown Highway
3.61 mi · 14%
MN 62 East
0.86 mi · 3%
7th Avenue East
0.44 mi · 2%
MN 62 West
0.32 mi · 1%
MN 100 North
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

10.6 mi · 00h 13m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale
00h 15m from North Saint Paul
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Saint Paul and Sunny near Edina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Saint Paul to Edina?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from North Saint Paul and 13.4 miles from Edina.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Saint Paul and Sunny near Edina.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale

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 Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Bloomington

Bloomington , MN
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
Rating 3.6/5 25 reviews City Hall,City government office
Mall of America®
Nearby stop 10.2 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 Lauderdale.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

4 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

97 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

102 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Saint Paul and Edina. Straight-line distance: 19.46 mi (31.31 km).

North Saint Paul

#1 North Saint Paul

City in Ramsey County, Minnesota

Population12,416
Coordinates45.0124700, -92.9918800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Edina

#2 Edina

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population52,477
Coordinates44.8896900, -93.3499500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Avenue East (-92.991875, 45.012466)
End: MN 100 North (-93.349969, 44.88969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.71
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.35 $6.71
Mid-grade $3.92 $3.69 $7.37
Premium $4.39 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.86 $4.57 $9.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Saint Paul and Edina. The current time is 03:26:13.

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.