How far is Saint Paul, MN from Edina, MN?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, MN to Edina, MN is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Edina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Edina.
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Start on Wabasha Street North
60 m · 14 sec · Wabasha Street North
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Turn left onto 4th Street West
1123 ft · 45 sec · 4th Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
85 m · 16 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Exchange Street South
986 ft · 33 sec · Exchange Street South
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Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
1077 ft · 44 sec · Eagle Parkway
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Turn right onto Shepard Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Shepard Road
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Continue on South Mississippi River Boulevard
81 m · 8 sec · South Mississippi River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
1723 ft · 30 sec
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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 Saint Paul 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.
Shepard Road
Turn right onto Shepard Road
5.07 mi · 00h 08m
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 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 Saint Paul to Edina?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 8 miles from Saint Paul and 12.4 miles from Edina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Paul 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
City of Bloomington
Mall of America®
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 Saint Paul and Edina. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 km).
#1 Saint Paul
The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
| Population | 306,717 |
| Coordinates | 44.9444100, -93.0932700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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