Origin
Edina, MN
Morning in Edina on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edina, MN to Grand Rapids, MN
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
180.9 mi
291 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edina, MN
Tom Fisk
Grand Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Edina, MN to Grand Rapids, MN covers 180.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 169, Voyageur Highway, MN 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.9 miles on US Highway 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.87 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.4 miles from Edina, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 48m highway drive covering 180.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 169 and Voyageur Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.9 miles on US Highway 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 169 and Voyageur Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 180.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 94; I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward CR 81 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward CR 81 North
8
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 94 West, I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94 West, I 694 West
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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I 94; I 694
Merge onto I 94; I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 207A-B
Toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk...
8
26.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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MN 101 North Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 101 North Bypass toward MN 101 Bypass North: Elk River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 207B
Toward MN 101 Bypass North: Elk River
Towns Along This Route
Between Edina, MN and Grand Rapids, MN, road signs point toward Cr 81 North, Cr 81 and Elk River.
Cr 81 North
10.3 mi in
|
~12m
Cr 81
26.4 mi in
|
~32m
Elk River
26.4 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 169 | 90.9 mi | 1h 45m |
| Voyageur Highway | 50 mi | 1h 12m |
| MN 100 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| I-94 W | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| MN 101 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| I 94 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Bottineau Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Central Avenue | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 169
— 90.9 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina, MN and Grand Rapids, MN.
1
Start on MN 100
10 mi
·
12 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 12B
Toward CR 81 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto CR 81
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 81
4
Continue on CR 81
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bottineau Boulevard
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 West, I 694 West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 94; I 694
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94; I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I-94 W
Exit 27
Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 207A-B
Toward MN 101, CR 81, MN 101 North: Rogers, Elk River
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 101 North Bypass
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
MN 101 North Bypass
Exit 207B
Toward MN 101 Bypass North: Elk River
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto MN 101
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
MN 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 169
27 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 169
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 169
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 169
13
Continue on US 169
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
14
Continue on US 169
55 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US Highway 169
15
Enter roundabout onto US Highway 169
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 169
16
Continue on US Highway 169
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US Highway 169
17
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Avenue South
18
Turn right onto US 169; MN 210
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street Northeast
19
Continue on US 169; MN 210
34 mi
·
42 min
·
Voyageur Highway
20
Turn left
305 ft
·
4 sec
21
Merge onto US 169
16 mi
·
29 min
·
Voyageur Highway
22
Continue on US 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pokegama Avenue
23
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
Northwest 5th Street
24
Arrive at destination
Northwest 5th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.4 miles from Edina, MN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.4 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Rapids, MN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edina, 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 Edina, MN
This is one driving day of about 180.9 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edina, MN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 169 for about 90.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.4 mi from Edina, MN · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.4 miles from Edina, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 169 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.9 miles.
Arriving in Grand Rapids, MN
The final approach into Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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
$25.87 one way
$51.75 round trip
$3.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
| premium | $4.39 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.19 | $80.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.3 | 0 | $18.99 | $8.68 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.83 | $7.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.33 | $11.58 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Grand Rapids, MN
Morning in Grand Rapids on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edina, MN to Grand Rapids, MN covers 180.9 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 169, Voyageur Highway, MN 100. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.4 miles from Edina, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 180.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles (I 94; I 694): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Edina, MN and Grand Rapids, MN, road signs point toward Cr 81 North, Cr 81 and Elk River.
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