How far is Clear Lake, MN from Eden Prairie, MN?

The driving distance from Clear Lake, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.13 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.22 mi
77.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.22 mi
Kilometers
77.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.13 mi
Kilometers
90.34 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Clear Lake
Wed, Sep 23, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clear Lake
2026-09-23T09:52
Arrive Eden Prairie
Wed, Sep 23, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clear Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rogers
MN

City in Minnesota, United States

From Clear Lake
28 mi
00h 35m
To Eden Prairie
28.1 mi
00h 35m

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 Clear Lake and Eden Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clear Lake and Eden Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    868 ft · 21 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 11

    1.1 km · 58 sec · County Road 11

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    540 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 25

  7. 7

    Continue on Pine Street

    1652 ft · 43 sec · Pine Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broadway Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fenning Avenue

    1727 ft · 40 sec · Fenning Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South

    2227 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62, CR 62

    1515 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    697 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Baker Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clear Lake 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fenning Avenue
21.8 mi · 39%
I 494 South
14 mi · 25%
165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 3%
Baker Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Broadway Street East
1.48 mi · 3%
Park Boulevard Southeast
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fenning Avenue

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rogers
00h 35m from Clear Lake
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake to Eden Prairie?

The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Rogers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Clear Lake and 28.1 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.69 one way or $17.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rogers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rogers, 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 Rogers.

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

38 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

63 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

106 mi away
420 Levee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clear Lake and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.61 km).

Clear Lake

#1 Clear Lake

City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,687
Coordinates45.4449700, -93.9988700
Altitude303
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: Clear Lake (-93.99887, 45.44497)
End: Eden Prairie (-93.47079, 44.85469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $8.69
Round trip
$17.38
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $8.69 $17.38
Mid-grade $4.84 $9.58 $19.16
Premium $5.36 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $6.33 $12.53 $25.06

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clear Lake and Eden Prairie. The current time is 09:52:39.

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.