Origin
Edina, MN
Morning in Edina on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edina, MN to South Saint Paul, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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South Saint Paul, MN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Edina, MN to South Saint Paul, MN covers 18.7 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crosstown Highway, I 494, Concord Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Crosstown Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crosstown Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward MN 62 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MN 62 West
8
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 108A
Toward MN 100 South
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward MN 62 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62 East
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MN 62 / Crosstown Highway
Merge onto MN 62 / Crosstown Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CR 56: Concord Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 64B
Toward CR 56: Concord Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| I 494 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Concord Street South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| MN 100 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| John E Carroll Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Concord Exchange North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosstown Highway
— 14.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina, MN and South Saint Paul, MN.
1
Start on MN 100
191 ft
·
2 sec
·
MN 100
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MN 62 West
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto MN 62
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 108A
Toward MN 100 South
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto MN 100
266 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 100
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MN 62 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto MN 62
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 494
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 494
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 64B
Toward CR 56: Concord Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CH 56
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Street South
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto CH 14
272 ft
·
16 sec
·
John E Carroll Avenue
12
Turn left onto Concord Exchange North
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Concord Exchange North
13
Arrive at destination
Concord Exchange North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
South Saint Paul, MN
Morning in South Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
17 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
26m 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 South Saint Paul, MN covers 18.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crosstown Highway, I 494, Concord Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 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 $2.78 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edina, MN to South Saint Paul, 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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