Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edina, MN
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Arden Hills, MN
Tom Fisk
The drive from Edina, MN to Arden Hills, MN covers 21.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, I 694, Hamline Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| I 694 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Hamline Avenue North | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West County Road E | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edina, MN and Arden Hills, MN.
Start on MN 100
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 694
Take the exit
Merge onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto MN 51
Take the exit
Turn right onto CH 15
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.2 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue, Lexington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MN 51: Snelling Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward County E
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Edina on Saturday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Arden Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
21.6 mi in 27m, mostly highway — 13.2 mi of that is on MN 100.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and I 694. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles (I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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