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Trip from Edina, MN to Rosemount, MN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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 Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Edina, MN

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Downtown Rosemount, MN, MN

Rosemount, MN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Edina, MN to Rosemount, MN covers 22.1 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 Crosstown Highway, South Robert Trail, MN 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Crosstown Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Crosstown Highway 9.6 mi 12m
South Robert Trail 5.2 mi 7m
MN 55 3.6 mi 5m
Jefferson Trail West 2.2 mi 3m
Dodd Road 0.7 mi 1m
MN 100 <0.1 mi <1m
145th Street West <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Crosstown Highway — 9.6 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

9.5 mi · 12 min · Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto MN 55

0.8 mi · 1 min · MN 55
Exit 117 Toward MN 55, MN 13 South Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55

2.8 mi · 4 min · MN 55
Toward MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites Use the left lane.
10

Continue on MN 149

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dodd Road
11

Continue on MN 149

2.2 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Trail West
12

Turn right onto MN 3

4.9 mi · 6 min · South Robert Trail
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right

287 ft · 6 sec
14

Turn straight onto MN 3

0.3 mi · 56 sec · South Robert Trail
15

Turn left onto 145th Street West

87 ft · 2 sec · 145th Street West
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

145th Street West

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
10.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | MN 55

Take the exit onto MN 55 toward MN 55, MN 13 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 117 Toward MN 55, MN 13 South
7
11.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | MN 55

Keep slight left at fork onto MN 55 toward MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward MN 13 North: Mendota Historic Sites

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.50 one way

$7.00 round trip

$4.02/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.28 $3.73 $7.45
premium $4.85 $4.22 $8.44
diesel $5.60 $4.87 $9.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Edina, MN

Morning in Edina on Wednesday

Local time

7:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NNE 0 to 5 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 10:02PM CDT until September 1 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanha...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 10:02PM CDT until September 1 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Rosemount, MN

Morning in Rosemount on Wednesday

Local time

7:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

NNE 0 to 5 mph 75% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 10:02PM CDT until September 1 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanha...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 1 at 10:02PM CDT until September 1 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

1 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

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?

22.1 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Crosstown Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 22.1 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: 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

966 ft 703 ft

Total Climb

293 ft

Total Descent

238 ft

Highest Point

966 ft

~22.1 mi in

Elevation Range

263 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Edina, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1888

Edina (pronouced ee-DIGH-nuh) is a suburb in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

Top landmarks

  • • Cahill School — school building in Edina, United States of America
  • • Country Club District — listed on the NRHP in Minnesota
  • • Bridge No. 90646 — Road bridge over Minnehaha Creek in Edina, Minnesota

Arriving in Rosemount, MN

Full guide →

Founded 1856

Rosemount is a suburb in the southern Twin Cities of Minnesota.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.1 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.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Crosstown Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rosemount, MN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rosemount, 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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