Origin
Edina, MN
Morning in Edina on Friday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edina, MN to Mounds View, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Mounds View, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Edina, MN to Mounds View, MN covers 22.5 miles and takes about 28m 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, I 35W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 22.5 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and I 694. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on MN 100.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MN 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and I 694. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 694 East
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 694
Merge onto I 694
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 35W North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 41B
Toward I 35W North
3
19.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CH 10: Mounds View Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28B
Toward CH 10: Mounds View Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| I 694 | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| I 35W | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Mounds View Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina, MN and Mounds View, MN.
1
Start on MN 100
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 East
3
Merge onto I 694
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 41B
Toward I 35W North
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 35W
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35W
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 28B
Toward CH 10: Mounds View Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on CH 10
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mounds View Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
CH 10
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mounds View, MN
Morning in Mounds View on Friday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Mounds View, MN covers 22.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, I 694, I 35W. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 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 $3.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edina, MN to Mounds View, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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