Origin
Mounds View, MN
Late night in Mounds View on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mounds View, MN to Edina, MN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mounds View, MN
Tom Fisk
Edina, MN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Mounds View, MN to Edina, MN covers 21.2 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MN 100, Highway 65, I 694 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on MN 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 21.2 miles, with most of the trip on MN 100 and Highway 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 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 14 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 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MN 100 and Highway 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 82 / West County Road I.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 82 / West County Road I): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 82 / West County Road I
Turn left onto CR 82 / West County Road I
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 694 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 694 West
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward MN 100
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MN 100 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MN 100 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Highway 65 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 694 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Osborne Road Northeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West County Road I | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mounds View Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MN 100
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mounds View, MN and Edina, MN.
1
Start on CH 10
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mounds View Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Road I
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 108
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Osborne Road Northeast
4
Turn left onto MN 65
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 65
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on MN 65
300 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 694 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 694
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 694
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 35A
Toward MN 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on MN 100
13 mi
·
16 min
·
MN 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MN 62 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto MN 62
127 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crosstown Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto MN 100
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 100
14
Arrive at destination
MN 100
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.31 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Edina, MN
Late night in Edina on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Mounds View, MN to Edina, MN covers 21.2 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MN 100, Highway 65, I 694. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Mounds View, MN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.15 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 9 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 82 / West County Road I): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mounds View, MN to Edina, MN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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