How far is Cambridge, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Cambridge, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.55 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.04 mi
82.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.04 mi
Kilometers
82.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.83 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Cambridge
Wed, Sep 23, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-09-23T10:46
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Blaine
MN

A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.

From Cambridge
29.8 mi
00h 38m
To Eden Prairie
29.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Eden Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue West

    1 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge and Eden Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway
34.7 mi · 58%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 23%
US 212
4.37 mi · 7%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 4%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 3%
1st Avenue West
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Chip A. Imker Memorial Highway

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blaine
00h 38m from Cambridge
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Cambridge and 29.8 miles from Eden Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Blaine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blaine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Minneapolis City Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Minneapolis City Hall

Minneapolis , MN
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rating 4.3/5 28 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Golden Valley City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Golden Valley City Hall

Golden Valley , MN
7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Champlin Utility Billing
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Champlin Utility Billing

Champlin , MN
11955 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN 55316
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blaine.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

22 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

84 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

86 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

108 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 51.04 mi (82.14 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,514
Coordinates45.5727400, -93.2243900
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Eden Prairie

#2 Eden Prairie

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population64,894
Coordinates44.8546900, -93.4707900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Cambridge (-93.22439, 45.57274)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.41
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.38 $9.21 $18.41
Mid-grade $4.82 $10.13 $20.26
Premium $5.35 $11.24 $22.47
Diesel $6.35 $13.33 $26.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge and Eden Prairie. The current time is 10:46:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.