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

The driving distance from Chaska, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.57 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.86 mi
12.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.86 mi
Kilometers
12.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.57 mi
Kilometers
15.4 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Chaska
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chaska
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Eden Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chaska
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Chanhassen
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Chaska
4.8 mi
00h 06m
To Eden Prairie
4.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 6th Street

    97 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 6th Street

    127 m · 20 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chestnut Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Chestnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 212 East

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 4: Eden Prairie Road

    2331 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Eden Prairie Road

    129 m · 11 sec · Eden Prairie Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Scenic Heights Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Scenic Heights Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 212 East
6.15 mi · 64%
Chestnut Street
1.11 mi · 12%
Scenic Heights Road
0.98 mi · 10%
North Chestnut Street
0.68 mi · 7%
CR 4
0.44 mi · 5%
West 6th Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 212 East

Merge slight left

5.81 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chanhassen
00h 06m from Chaska
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chaska and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chanhassen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Chaska and 4.8 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chaska and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Chanhassen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chanhassen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

29 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

85 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

St. Cloud

92 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chaska and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 7.86 mi (12.65 km).

Chaska

#1 Chaska

City in Minnesota

Population27,272
Coordinates44.7894100, -93.6021800
Altitude223
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: West 6th Street (-93.602146, 44.789339)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.43
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $1.21 $2.43
Mid-grade $3.92 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.39 $1.49 $2.99
Diesel $4.86 $1.65 $3.31

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chaska and Eden Prairie. The current time is 05:46:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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