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Trip from Edina, MN to Sartell, MN

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

77.2 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Downtown Edina, MN, MN

Edina, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Edina, MN to Sartell, MN covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, I-94 W, MN 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.04 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

38.6 miles from Edina, MN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 77.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I-94 W. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.3 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I-94 W. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 77.2 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 11 key points

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

7
10.3 mi into trip | ~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 | 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.
5
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | MN 15 / MN-15 N

Merge onto MN 15 / MN-15 N

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South

Enter roundabout onto CR 1 / Riverside Avenue South

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Edina, MN to Sartell, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 North along the way.

Cr 81 North

10.3 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 36.3 mi 39m
I-94 W 17.1 mi 18m
MN 100 10.3 mi 12m
MN-15 N 6.9 mi 9m
Bottineau Boulevard 3.3 mi 4m
Riverside Avenue South 1.9 mi 4m
1st Avenue North 0.2 mi <1m
1st Street North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 36.3 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edina, MN and Sartell, 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

17 mi · 18 min · I-94 W
Exit 27 Toward I 94 West: Saint Cloud Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

33 mi · 35 min · I 94
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward MN 15 North: Saint Cloud
10

Merge onto MN 15

6.9 mi · 9 min · MN-15 N
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 1

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Riverside Avenue South
12

Enter roundabout onto CR 1

113 ft · 3 sec · Riverside Avenue South
13

Continue on CR 1

1.6 mi · 3 min · Riverside Avenue South
14

Turn left onto 1st Street North

440 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street North
15

Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

0.2 mi · 49 sec · 1st Avenue North
16

Arrive at destination

2nd Street North

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 38.6 miles from Edina, MN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 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 77.2 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.6 miles or 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sartell, 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.

+

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 77.2 miles and 1h 33m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 36.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.6 mi from Edina, MN · 45m into the drive

Downtown Albertville, MN, MN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albertville, MN

39 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

Avon, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albertville, MN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Edina, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sartell, MN

The final approach into Sartell, 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 Sartell, 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

$11.04 one way

$22.08 round trip

$3.63/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.92 $11.92 $23.83
premium $4.39 $13.35 $26.70
diesel $5.64 $17.15 $34.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.2 0 $8.11 $3.71
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09
EV Truck/SUV 30.9 0 $10.81 $4.94

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Edina, MN

Morning in Edina on Monday

Local time

8:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

NW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Sartell, MN

Morning in Sartell on Monday

Local time

8:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Partly Cloudy

N 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Along the Route

38°F

Albertville, MN

39 mi in

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

5 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

1h 33m 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 Edina, MN to Sartell, MN covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I-94 W, 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 38.6 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 $11.04 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 77.2 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.
On the drive from Edina, MN to Sartell, MN, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 81 North along the way.

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