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Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Edina, MN

Drive Time

14m

Distance

10.5 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chanhassen, MN, MN

Chanhassen, MN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Edina, MN, MN

Edina, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Edina, MN covers 10.5 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 78th Street, Crosstown Highway, Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on West 78th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.3 miles from Chanhassen, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 10.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 78th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

975 ft 835 ft

Total Climb

183 ft

Total Descent

246 ft

Highest Point

975 ft

Elevation Range

140 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MN 101 / Chanhassen Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MN 101 / Chanhassen Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 101 / Chanhassen Road

Turn sharp right onto MN 101 / Chanhassen Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
10.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward MN 100 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 108B Toward MN 100 North
4
10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | MN 100

Merge onto MN 100

Merge point - match speed before joining

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 78th Street 7.6 mi 10m
Crosstown Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Chanhassen Road 0.1 mi <1m
MN 100 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West 78th Street — 7.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Edina, MN.

1

Start on West 78th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West 78th Street
2

Turn sharp right onto MN 101

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Chanhassen Road
3

Turn left onto MN 5

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
4

Continue on MN 5

7.3 mi · 9 min · West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on MN 62

1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 108B Toward MN 100 North Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto MN 100

233 ft · 3 sec · MN 100
8

Arrive at destination

MN 100

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.3 miles from Chanhassen, MN, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 10.5 miles or 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5.3 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edina, MN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chanhassen, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Chanhassen, MN

This is one driving day of about 10.5 miles and 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chanhassen, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West 78th Street for about 7.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.3 mi from Chanhassen, MN · 7m into the drive

Downtown Bloomington, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, MN

5 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bloomington, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Chanhassen, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edina, MN

The final approach into Edina, MN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Edina, MN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.50 one way

$3.00 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $1.62 $3.24
premium $4.39 $1.82 $3.63
diesel $5.64 $2.33 $4.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.10 $0.50
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42
EV Truck/SUV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Chanhassen, MN

Evening in Chanhassen on Sunday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Edina, MN

Evening in Edina on Sunday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chanhassen, MN to Edina, MN covers 10.5 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 78th Street, Crosstown Highway, Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Chanhassen, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MN 101 / Chanhassen Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Chanhassen, MN to Edina, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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