Drive Time
23m
Distance
20.3 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
The drive from Saint Paul, MN to Edina, MN covers 20.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 4th Street West, Washington Street, Exchange Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 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
10.2 miles from Saint Paul, MN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Exchange Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eagle Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shepard Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Mississippi River Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 5 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MN 55 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, MN and Edina, MN.
Start on Wabasha Street North
Turn left onto 4th Street West
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Exchange Street South
Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
Turn right onto Shepard Road
Continue on South Mississippi River Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward MN 5 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MN 55, MN 62: Hastings, Minneapolis
Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62 West: Minneapolis
Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62 West: Minneapolis
Keep slight right to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62: Minneapolis
Keep slight left to continue on MN 55 West, MN 62: Hiawatha Avenue, Minnehaha Avenue
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 South
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 East
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MN 100 North
Merge slight left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20.3 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edina, MN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Paul, MN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Saint Paul, MN
This is one driving day of about 20.3 miles and 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Saint Paul, MN · 11m into the drive
Late stop town
Meal stop
10 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.
A short stop after about 20.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Saint Paul, MN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Edina, 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 Edina, MN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.92 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.39 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| diesel | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Saint Paul on Saturday
Local time
3:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Edina on Saturday
Local time
3:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.