Origin
Minnetonka, MN
Late night in Minnetonka on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minnetonka, MN to Edina, 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
14m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minnetonka, MN
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Edina, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Minnetonka and Edina, this 9.3-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Midwest landscape. Covering the distance in roughly 14 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize Crosstown Highway, Townline Road, and Scenic Heights Drive to reach your destination. Budgeting for this drive is remarkably simple, as fuel costs will hover around $1. Given the short duration and proximity of these Minnesota communities, there is no need for an overnight stay. It serves as a straightforward connection rather than a complex regional journey, making it a reliable choice for your daily travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Townline Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Scenic Heights Drive | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Excelsior Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 101 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 62 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| MN 100 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Crosstown Highway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnetonka, MN and Edina, MN.
1
Start on CR 101
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road 101
2
Turn left onto Excelsior Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Excelsior Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Heights Drive
4
Turn left onto CR 62
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Townline Road
5
Turn straight onto CR 62
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 62
6
Continue on MN 62
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Highway
Toward MN 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 108B
Toward MN 100 North
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto MN 100
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
MN 100
10
Arrive at destination
MN 100
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 9.2 — 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
|
Excelsior Boulevard
Turn left onto Excelsior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Scenic Heights Drive
Turn right onto Scenic Heights Drive
Navigation decision point
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MN 62 / Crosstown Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MN 62 / Crosstown Highway toward MN 62
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MN 62
7
9 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MN 100
Merge onto MN 100
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Edina, MN
Late night in Edina on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
14m 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 driving experience as you navigate between these two cities. The route is entirely highway-based, meaning you will spend 100% of your time on these transit corridors. You can anticipate a fairly steady pace, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.8 miles along the Crosstown Highway. Because the road relies heavily on local turns, you should stay alert as you transition between the various roads. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a focused drive that demands your attention to the specific navigation of local thoroughfares.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Crosstown Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Excelsior Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Excelsior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Scenic Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.3 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 (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Crosstown Highway. 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 (Excelsior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Scenic Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (MN 62 / Crosstown Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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