Edina, MN Road Trips

With 2 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Edina, MN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 13 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Edina, MN spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

130.9 mi

Brainerd, MN

Quickest Drive

11m

Eden Prairie, MN

Plan Around Edina, MN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Edina, MN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Brainerd, MN to Edina, MN 130.9 mi · 2h 10m North Mankato, MN to Edina, MN 71 mi · 1h 10m Saint Paul, MN to Edina, MN 16 mi · 25m Chanhassen, MN to Edina, MN 10.5 mi · 14m

Continue From Edina, MN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Edina, MN to Saint Paul, MN 15.9 mi · 22m Edina, MN to Chanhassen, MN 10.5 mi · 14m

Trips from Edina, MN

Edina, MN to Saint Paul, MN

15.9 mi 22m

Edina, MN to Chanhassen, MN

10.5 mi 14m

Driving from Edina, MN

On average, trips departing from Edina, MN run 13 miles with a drive time of roughly 18m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 16 miles (22m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Edina, MN most often head toward Saint Paul, MN (15.9 mi, 22m) and Chanhassen, MN (10.5 mi, 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MN currently averages around $3.57 per gallon. For the typical 13-mile trip from Edina, MN, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Edina, MN and 6 routes heading into Edina, MN, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 16 miles.

The longest mapped route from Edina, MN covers 16 miles and takes approximately 22m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Edina, MN runs about 13 miles with a drive time of roughly 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.57/gallon for regular), the average 13-mile trip from Edina, MN costs roughly $2 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Edina, MN include Saint Paul, MN and Chanhassen, MN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.