How far is Babbitt, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Babbitt, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 252 miles (405.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pine County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Babbitt and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Babbitt and Eden Prairie.
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Start on South Drive
1666 ft · 48 sec · South Drive
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Turn right onto Babbitt Road
2057 ft · 1 min · Babbitt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway 70
840 ft · 17 sec · County Highway 70
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Continue on Ely-Babbitt Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Ely-Babbitt Road
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Continue on Highway 21
13.5 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on County Highway 21
2328 ft · 54 sec · County Highway 21
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Continue on Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 169
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 169
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Keep slight left to continue on US 53 South: Virginia
3038 ft · 1 min
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Continue on US 53 South: Virginia
1664 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
37.3 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
15.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South
24 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South
2829 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 100
3218 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West
2471 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 212
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road
1518 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road
2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Babbitt and Eden Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Babbitt and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Babbitt to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 252 miles (405.5 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sturgeon Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Babbitt and 126.1 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.2 miles (338.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Babbitt and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturgeon Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Babbitt and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 210.2 mi (338.29 km).
#1 Babbitt
City in St.
| Population | 1,471 |
| Coordinates | 47.7085300, -91.9446000 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eden Prairie
The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 64,894 |
| Coordinates | 44.8546900, -93.4707900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $37.67 | $75.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $41.69 | $83.37 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $54.97 | $109.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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