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

The driving distance from Cloquet, MN to Eden Prairie, MN is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
154.21 mi
02h 18m
Flight
137.89 mi
221.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.21 mi
Kilometers
248.17 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden Prairie
Sun, May 31, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Cloquet
Sun, May 31, 12:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloquet
2026-05-31T08:19
Arrive Eden Prairie
Sun, May 31, 10:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloquet
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
Rock Creek
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States

From Cloquet
77 mi
01h 09m
To Eden Prairie
77.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cloquet Avenue

    158 m · 22 sec · Cloquet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 35 South

    24 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South

    2829 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2891 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 60: Mitchell Road

    1518 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Mitchell Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Scenic Heights Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Scenic Heights Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Heights Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloquet 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
110 mi · 71%
I 35W
14.7 mi · 10%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 9%
I 694 West
5.44 mi · 4%
US 212
4.37 mi · 3%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rock Creek
01h 09m from Cloquet
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cloquet and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Rock Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Cloquet and 77.2 miles from Eden Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cloquet and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eden Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Rock Creek

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

90 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

St. Cloud

95 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloquet and Eden Prairie. Straight-line distance: 137.89 mi (221.91 km).

Cloquet

#1 Cloquet

City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States

Population12,014
Coordinates46.7216100, -92.4593600
Altitude368
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: 4th Street (-92.459372, 46.72161)
End: Scenic Heights Road (-93.470431, 44.854447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.83
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.42 $38.83
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.33 $42.66
Premium $4.39 $23.89 $47.78
Diesel $4.86 $26.46 $52.92

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloquet and Eden Prairie. The current time is 08:19:36.

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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.