Edina sits about 10 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County, making it one of the most conveniently located suburbs in the Twin Cities metro. Whether you're flying into Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, driving in from the city, or arriving from another suburb, getting to Edina is straightforward. Major highways — including Interstate 494, Highway 100, and Highway 62 (the Crosstown) — connect Edina to the broader metro, and once you're here, the city's walkable dining and shopping districts make it easy to leave the car behind for stretches of your visit.

Edina sits about 10 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County, making it one of the most conveniently located suburbs in the Twin Cities metro.

By Car

Edina is easily reached by car via several major Twin Cities highways. Highway 100 runs north–south through the city, connecting Edina to Golden Valley and Brooklyn Center to the north and Bloomington to the south. Highway 62 (the Crosstown) runs east–west, linking Edina to Minneapolis and the eastern suburbs. Interstate 494 forms the southern edge of Edina and connects directly to MSP Airport, Bloomington's Mall of America area, and the western suburbs.

  • From downtown Minneapolis: approximately 10 miles southwest via Hwy 100 or Hwy 62
  • From MSP Airport: approximately 10 miles west via I-494
  • From Mall of America/Bloomington: approximately 6 miles northwest via I-494
  • Hwy 100 exits provide direct access to 50th & France, Galleria, and Southdale Center areas

By Transit

Metro Transit serves Edina with several bus routes connecting the city to downtown Minneapolis and other metro destinations. Bus routes along the France Avenue corridor connect Edina to downtown Minneapolis. Check Metro Transit's current schedules for routes and stops serving Edina's main districts.

Ride-share services including Uber and Lyft are widely available throughout Edina and offer a convenient option for arriving from MSP Airport or downtown Minneapolis without renting a car. The airport-to-Edina ride-share trip is a comfortable option for visitors staying at The Westin Edina Galleria or elsewhere in the city.

Getting Around Edina

Within Edina, the most visited destinations — 50th & France, the Galleria, Southdale Center, and Centennial Lakes Park — are spread across the city but connected by walkable corridors within each district. The 50th & France and Galleria areas are particularly compact and pedestrian-friendly, making it easy to park once and explore on foot.

Centennial Lakes Park is a pleasant walking or biking destination accessible via the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail, which connects across the western suburbs. For visitors without a car, the trail and transit options make it possible to reach Edina's parks and green spaces without driving.

  • 50th & France — walkable district; park once and explore on foot
  • Galleria — dedicated parking ramp attached to the shopping center
  • Southdale Center — large surface and structured parking on site
  • Centennial Lakes Park — parking lot on site; also accessible via Nine Mile Creek Trail
← All Guides