How far is Chisholm, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?
The driving distance from Chisholm, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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 03h 36m.
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.
Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chisholm and Eden Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chisholm and Eden Prairie.
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Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
20 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
929 ft · 26 sec · West Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
3276 ft · 1 min · State Highway 73
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 169 South, MN 73 South
37 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 169 South, MN 73 South
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 169 West
13 m · 1 sec · Highway 169 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 169 West
14.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 169 West
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Turn left
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35.8 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto West Highway 210
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Highway 210
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Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65
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Keep slight right
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Central Avenue Northeast
91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Chisholm 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.
State Highway 65
Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 65
93.7 mi · 01h 56m
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 Chisholm and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chisholm to Eden Prairie?
The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
McGrath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Chisholm and 121.7 miles from Eden Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.69 one way or $57.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chisholm and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Eden Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near McGrath
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 McGrath.
St. Cloud
Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota
Duluth (University of Minnesota), Minnesota
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chisholm and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 184.17 mi (296.4 km).
#1 Chisholm
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,803 |
| Coordinates | 47.4891000, -92.8838000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| 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: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $3.57 | $28.69 | $57.39 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $31.52 | $63.05 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $35.31 | $70.62 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $39.11 | $78.21 |
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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