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Trip from Chanhassen, MN to Edina, MN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

10.5 mi

17 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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

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city in Minnesota, United States

Chanhassen, MN

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city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Edina, MN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Chanhassen to Edina, you are looking at a brief 10.5-mile journey that typically takes about 14 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to handle in a single afternoon. You will not need to worry about significant travel expenses, with a fuel budget of just $2 for the entire drive. Navigating through the Minnesota Midwest, you will primarily utilize West 78th Street, the Crosstown Highway, and the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Because the transit time is so minimal, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two suburban hubs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 78th Street 7.6 mi 10m
Crosstown Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Chanhassen Road 0.1 mi <1m
MN 100 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West 78th Street — 7.6 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chanhassen, MN and Edina, MN.

1

Start on West 78th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West 78th Street
2

Turn sharp right onto MN 101

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Chanhassen Road
3

Turn left onto MN 5

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway
4

Continue on MN 5

7.3 mi · 9 min · West 78th Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on MN 62

1.9 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 108B Toward MN 100 North Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto MN 100

233 ft · 3 sec · MN 100
8

Arrive at destination

MN 100

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | MN 101 / Chanhassen Road

Turn sharp right onto MN 101 / Chanhassen Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
10.2 mi into trip | ~13m 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
4
10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | MN 100

Merge onto MN 100

Merge point - match speed before joining

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.56 one way

$3.13 round trip

$3.78/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.07 $1.68 $3.37
premium $4.53 $1.87 $3.75
diesel $5.61 $2.32 $4.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.2 0 $1.10 $0.50
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.92 $0.42
EV Truck/SUV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Chanhassen, MN

Late night in Chanhassen on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Edina, MN

Late night in Edina on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

SSE 10 to 15 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 11 at 11:15PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:49PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

14m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will spend 0% of your time on traditional highways, keeping the pace consistent with suburban travel patterns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.6-mile segment along West 78th Street, which serves as the backbone of your trip. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering rather than long, monotonous stretches of road. While the drive is short, the reliance on local streets means you will stay engaged with the road throughout the duration of your 14-minute transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on West 78th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MN 101 / Chanhassen Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MN 101 / Chanhassen Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

975 ft 835 ft

Total Climb

183 ft

Total Descent

246 ft

Highest Point

975 ft

Elevation Range

140 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on West 78th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MN 101 / Chanhassen Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (MN 100): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edina, MN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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