Origin
Edina, MN
Late night in Edina on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edina, MN to Saint Paul, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
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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Saint Paul, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Edina to Saint Paul, you are in for a quick 15.9-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes. Because of the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip and does not require any overnight stays. You will navigate primarily through local corridors, including MN 62 West, the Crosstown Highway, and MN 100 South. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly way to cross the metro area. Both cities are located within the Midwest region, so you will remain in a familiar geographic context throughout the entire duration of your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Shepard Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| MN 5 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kellogg Boulevard West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Exchange Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eagle Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MN 100 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gannon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosstown Highway
— 8.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edina, MN and 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
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 116C
Toward MN 5 East: Saint Paul
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto MN 5
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
MN 5
10
Take the exit
197 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Edgcumbe Road, Shepard Road, River Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
223 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Shepard Road, River Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Gannon Road
285 ft
·
7 sec
·
Gannon Road
13
Turn left onto Shepard Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Shepard Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Eagle Parkway
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Eagle Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Exchange Street South
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Exchange Street South
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Kellogg Boulevard West
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kellogg Boulevard West
17
Turn left onto Wabasha Street North
214 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wabasha Street North
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Wabasha Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — 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
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward MN 5 East: Saint Paul
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 116C
Toward MN 5 East: Saint Paul
9
10 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Shepard Road, River Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Shepard Road, River Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.73 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.84 | $5.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Saint Paul, MN
Late night in Saint Paul on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route maintains a zero percent highway share. You will be navigating city-focused infrastructure that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Because the drive is short, there is no significant 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the road character shifts frequently between local segments. Being behind the wheel here feels more like a series of connected urban transitions than a long-distance cruise. Prepare for a dynamic experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Crosstown Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 8.6 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 Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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